Extension - Permitted Development Rights Removed

ExtensionAdvice

Hi

I currently own a property that is 3 years old, originally built by Taylor Wimpey. 

The house is a semi with a large garden - looked over only by one house on the right that is attached to it. I would like to extend the property (by 3-4 metres depending on cost) however the house has Permitted development rights removed - has anyone managed to get them reinstated previously & what would be the first step in the process to (hopefully) have them reinstated, please? 

Any help from with any advice/experience would be greatly appreciated! 

tacpot12

While it might help to whether the Permitted Development Rights have been removed as part of the planning permission for the property or by an Article 4 Direction, I think it unlikely that you will be able to get these rights back. I expect the most efficient course of action will be to seek and obtain Planning Permission for your development. 

GrumpyDil

You don't need to apply for the permitted development rights to be reinstated. 

Rather you need to apply for planning permission for any change to the building, including those which would ordinarily be covered by PD. 

Planning law starts by saying that you need planning permission to carry out most alterations/activities in respect of land but certain scenarios are deemed to have planning permission granted where they fall under permitted development. 

Section62

ExtensionAdvice said:

...has anyone managed to get them reinstated previously & what would be the first step in the process to (hopefully) have them reinstated, please?

As GrumpyDil say, you don't do this, you just apply for planning consent for whatever it is you want to build.

However, the removal of permitted development rights on newbuild is typically because the development is close to the maximum the planners are happy with, and/or there is a desire to protect the character of the development. Worth speaking to the planners before spending thousands on an architect.

In addition you need to check for covenants on the property, as there is a good chance you'll need consent from TW as well - if so, it again might make sense to do that first before spending too much money on designs.

donnablossomm

Definitely best to check with the planning authority about what you can do and what falls into planning permission