Defination of a highway

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@Section62 doesn't this consent just apply to buildings with a maximum cubic space. From reading I can't see it applies to walls? Maybe I am not reading it correctly 

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Grizebeck said:

@Section62 doesn't this consent just apply to buildings with a maximum cubic space. From reading I can't see it applies to walls? Maybe I am not reading it correctly 

Planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area applies to either demolition of a building with a volume of 115CuM or demolition of a gate/fence/wall/means of enclosure exceding the relevant heights.

The Planning Portal possibly describes it best -

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/consent-types/planning-permission-for-relevant-demolition-in-a-conservation-area

Grizebeck

Thanks I'll go down that route if that tape measure shows its to big!

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  @Section62   Well the wall is clearly over one metre in places so will bow do a consent to demolish the left hand front wall so a driveway can be installed. Some big pieces of stone there...

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Grizebeck said:

  Section62   Well the wall is clearly over one metre in places so will bow do a consent to demolish the left hand front wall so a driveway can be installed. Some big pieces of stone there...

Is that pedestrian gate the only means of access to the property?  If so, you could highlight to the CO how the steps make it difficult to get to the front door for less-able people... and if your driveway proposal included some form of ramped (or even level) access to the house then that would be a plus on your side.

To smooth the planning process, and also to maintain the value of the property, I would look to retain/reuse as much of the stone as possible.  Building new walls (which I expect you'll have to do with those ground levels) using the old stone is a good way of minimising the impact. The CO is likely to be more happy with a proposal which involves adaptation and conservation (of materials) than they would be with something that looks more like simple destruction.

I can't emphasise enough how an informal chat with the CO about the options (before making an application) will help you out with this project, and anything else you want to do longer-term.

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We will certainly be doing that 

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@Section62 had a chat with him which was OK but he was quite elusive said I should put in for pre planning advice but I pointed out this didn't make sense as it cost £100 and this app was free 
Now done application to demolish with plans etc.will hopefully get a site meeting so can have a productive discussion 

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@Section62 I am struggling with the below I can't find examples of of a structural Statement.  We had a full building survey done and that includes comments on the wall and he included details on its removal as requested to ensure it was possible 
But I need to frame this document with the below
Hope you can help

  A Structural Survey (or for Demolition in a Conservation Area a Structural Statement

- Justification) is required (it must be produced within the last 3 years). It should

outline the findings of a professional inspection of the condition of a structure,

including details of necessary works required (or the context and need for demolition

where applicable). Note 30 of our Validation Checklist explains the criteria for this

Section62

Grizebeck said:

Section62 I am struggling with the below I can't find examples of of a structural Statement.  We had a full building survey done and that includes comments on the wall and he included details on its removal as requested to ensure it was possible 
But I need to frame this document with the below
Hope you can help

What exactly does "Note 30 of our Validation Checklist" say?

Their response suggests they think you want to demolish the wall because it isn't structurally sound... but I understood your reason was because you want to build a driveway?

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This is the relevant bit