change of use outbuilding to self contained annex

mandm65

TheCyclingProgrammer wrote: »

FWIW...the requirement for outbuildings to be "incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwellinghouse" only applies if constructing under permitted development, not planning permission.

If you have obtained planning permission for an outbuilding for one type of residential use, then AFAIK there is no requirement to obtain further permission if you are simply continuing to use it for residential purposes (because this isn't a change of use in planning terms) UNLESS the original planning permission explicitly has restrictions against e.g. using it as accommodation.

So the first step would be to establish if there are any conditions on the granted planning permission. If there are conditions that would restrict its use you would need to apply for these conditions to be lifted.

Doozergirl is right that outbuildings can't normally be sold or let out as completely self-contained residences but they can be used as an extension of the main house (i.e. a fancy guest room). If in doubt consult your local planning department.

[FONT=&quot]We were advised to go via PP route by our architect, so we followed what the expert advised us. I don’t have access to original decision notice so unbale to ascertain what was granted, and like said above the council website has removed all the documents attached to our application![/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Yep the outbuilding has been used as an extension of the main house (guest/entertainment room), obviously when we planned/built the outbidding our circumstances were different but now we need to think about how best to address the current situation.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I thought i gather as much info as possible before proceeding to the council, specially wanted to hear from those who have faced similar situation and how they achieved the desired results.[/FONT]

TheCyclingProgrammer

mandm65 wrote: »

I dont think we have the decision notice, i went to the council website to view the DN but seems council has removed all documents linked to our original application?
I agree we would not want to move my MiL in without seeking the correct advise, hence the reason for the post here.

You can write to the council (or ring them) and ask for a copy of the DN.

mandm65

TheCyclingProgrammer wrote: »

You can write to the council (or ring them) and ask for a copy of the DN.

Yep thanks will do, btw it that something new from the council?

Doozergirl

mandm65 wrote: »

Yep thanks will do, btw it that something new from the council?

The original Decision Notice.

mandm65

Doozergirl wrote: »

The original Decision Notice.

Sorry i know DN, i was aksing is that something new from the council that they removed document attached to applications?

Slinky

Is it just the decision notice you're missing or all of the info relating to the permission. If so, get a copy of everything from the council as if you plan on moving at some point, you would need this paperwork for your buyer.

mandm65

Slinky wrote: »

Is it just the decision notice you're missing or all of the info relating to the permission. If so, get a copy of everything from the council as if you plan on moving at some point, you would need this paperwork for your buyer.

All documents are gone, seems they have removed from website all supported documents for historic applications!