Is this planning approval in1974

northwest1965

The house we own had an extension (less than 3meters) in 1974.
We have the original plans with the stamp from the council on.

Is the stamp approval of the plans? (Although today you can build an extension less than 3 meters)
Or is the stamp, to say they checked the extension?

bobster2

Looks like Building Regulations - not Planning

BungalowBel

bobster2 said:

Looks like Building Regulations - not Planning

I thought that too.

GDB2222

It seems to be a permit to build the extension out of short life building materials. See

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5and1Edw8/26/49/part/II/crossheading/provisions-with-respect-to-buildings/enacted

Albermarle

bobster2 said:

Looks like Building Regulations - not Planning

AIUI, the need to get building regs sign off only came in around the mid 1980's.

Section62

northwest1965 said:

The house we own had an extension (less than 3meters) in 1974.
We have the original plans with the stamp from the council on.

Is the stamp approval of the plans? (Although today you can build an extension less than 3 meters)
Or is the stamp, to say they checked the extension?

As bobster2 says, the stamp is for building regs - specifically the 'passing of plans' process which predates the modern regulations, and in this case for a structure using short-life materials (e.g. wood and felt) rather than a permanent structure.  The stamp means the plans have been checked, not the completed building.

Are you sure the structure there today is the same one as in 1974?  It has done well, if so.

Also note regarding the BiB that in planning terms, extensions under 3m are allowed in certain circumstances under permitted development rules.  Not all properties have full permitted development rights, and in some cases extensions under 3m still need (full) planning consent.

Section62

Albermarle said:

bobster2 said:

Looks like Building Regulations - not Planning

AIUI, the need to get building regs sign off only came in around the mid 1980's.

1985 is when the current 'national' standardised scheme came in, from the Building Act 1984.  Prior to that there were 'building regulations' and requirements for approval/sign off, but they varied around the UK and some were very local.

northwest1965

Section62 said:

northwest1965 said:

The house we own had an extension (less than 3meters) in 1974.
We have the original plans with the stamp from the council on.

Is the stamp approval of the plans? (Although today you can build an extension less than 3 meters)
Or is the stamp, to say they checked the extension?

As bobster2 says, the stamp is for building regs - specifically the 'passing of plans' process which predates the modern regulations, and in this case for a structure using short-life materials (e.g. wood and felt) rather than a permanent structure.  The stamp means the plans have been checked, not the completed building.

Are you sure the structure there today is the same one as in 1974?  It has done well, if so.

Also note regarding the BiB that in planning terms, extensions under 3m are allowed in certain circumstances under permitted development rules.  Not all properties have full permitted development rights, and in some cases extensions under 3m still need (full) planning consent.

The extension is  brick built with a flat roof which we replaced 2 years ago. (Was felt)

stuart45

Albermarle said:

bobster2 said:

Looks like Building Regulations - not Planning

AIUI, the need to get building regs sign off only came in around the mid 1980's.

Building Control started issuing final certificates after then. Plans before that year still needed to be signed off by Building Control. I can remember back in the 70's being held up on a house construction because there were some issues with the plans.

WIAWSNB

Is it not a moot point since it was built in 1974, way past enforcement action now? 

stuart45

It's well past it for planning. For Building Control enforcement notices it used to be one year after completion, which has now been increased to 10 years for recently competed work.
However, Building Control have an unlimited time for action if they apply to the High court. Although this is highly unlikely in most cases, indemnity policies are often required by lenders because of the possibility of action.