Knocking down semi-detached house - is it possible?

Section62

MalMonroe said:

Your council should have written to you to let you know that they have received a planning application from this developer. Have they?

The developer has to apply for planning permission and then the council writes to all affected parties and then all the affected parties contact the council to give their feedback within a certain timeframe. Only after that can said developer negotiate with the council and/or property owners like yourselves.

This developer is jumping the gun and should wait until the proper processes have been observed. That's what I'd tell this developer.  

On the other hand, and all sentiment aside, any property is only bricks and mortar and you could always haggle with the developer for an offer you can't refuse. They have to wait first though to see what happens when they apply to the council. They're trying to do it all the wrong way round to save themselves time and effort.

BiB is back to front.  The usual process is for the developer to acquire land (or options to purchase), then put together an outline plan, and only then put in a planning application.

Anyone can of course apply for planning consent for land they don't own, but they then run the risk of either having to pay extra for the land because it has confirmed development potential, or they end up paying to get planning consent for land they will never be able to buy.

There's no gun jumping by the developer going on here.

casper_gutman

I suspect many people would find it presumptuous for a developer to apply for planning permission for a building on land currently occupied by their house, before the developer had even spoken to them about the possibility of buying the land, still less actually bought it!

polyfillef

1. If the developer's project depends on buying you and your neighbour's property, you have what is called a ransom strip. In this case you can ask what you like for your property, including costs of moving and setting up in a new home.
2. In the case where your neighbour sells their house: if the developer wants to demolish it, the developer will have to first serve you with a party wall notice because both demolition and building close to your house could have a material adverse impact on the fabric of the building and your enjoyment of your home. You are entitled to appoint your own Surveyor and Solicitor to handle negotiations and any legal agreements/covenants. The developer will have to pay your costs.
3. As others have replied, only once the developer has achieved the above are they in a position to have plans drawn up and submitted for planning permission.

martindow

This is somewhat historic

Wickhams department store in the east end was aiming to rival Selfridges, but a jeweller called Spiegelhalter refused to sell to them even when offered way over the value.  Wickhams were forced to build around his shop (the white part with the Carmel sign) which completely destroyed the symmetry of their building.

I believe that it was to be converted into flats or offices, but the facade was to be retained apart from the jeweller's shop which was to be removed to form an entrance.  I don't know if this went ahead as there were lots of objections.

Eldi_Dos

The house in the middle of the motorway between Manchester and Leeds must have a story to tell to.

daveyjp

Eldi_Dos said:

The house in the middle of the motorway between Manchester and Leeds must have a story to tell to.

Nothing exciting I’m afraid. The lie of the land meant the way it was built was the most cost effective. The farm wasn’t needed. 

Eldi_Dos

daveyjp said:

Eldi_Dos said:

The house in the middle of the motorway between Manchester and Leeds must have a story to tell to.

Nothing exciting I’m afraid. The lie of the land meant the way it was built was the most cost effective. The farm wasn’t needed. 

Sorry to hear that I always imagined some sort of Blott On the Landscape  type of story.

Woolsery

Eldi_Dos said:

daveyjp said:

Eldi_Dos said:

The house in the middle of the motorway between Manchester and Leeds must have a story to tell to.

Nothing exciting I’m afraid. The lie of the land meant the way it was built was the most cost effective. The farm wasn’t needed. 

Sorry to hear that I always imagined some sort of Blott On the Landscape  type of story.

I've got one for you. Whatever it is, there's always an Asian doing it better!

https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/!!!!!!/highway-guangzhou-nail-house-china-544256.html