Planning permission

unknown_member

I searched a similar titled and found this forum, so I thought what's the harm asking. So here goes
My father joked about building an house at the bottom of his garden, at first I laughed it off. (as I'm looking to buy not build) although the possiblity of being closer to my parents and having my dream house is starting to appeal to me. also the prospect of having a detached house would be a lovely, since right now i'm renting an awful house. Does anyone here happen to know what the planning permissions like? My parents own a large garden, by todays standars it's very big. The space in which we're ideally if this was to realistic is big enough to build an house the same size as my parents. (maybe slighly bigger)
I'd assume it has a chance, although as always it probably as more of "not" stamp mark hanging over it.
Honest opinions are welcomed/thoughts, please don't be harsh or post disrespectful comments. (not like anyone would) Do you think it's possible and what do you think chances are?


The image has been outlined with black to show just beyond my parents borders..

~Unknown

P.s There's closer houses located where I'm renting now, crammed in which is one of the reason for me asking this question and although it's pretty strange I'd jump at the chance to build there, instead of buying a bigger plot.

MenstrieBen

Hi,

A lot would depend on your local planning department and my first port of call would be to sound them out.

It is hard to tell from the image you have without seeing more of the surrounding area to see if an additional house in the garden would fit in. Usually this would be decided in relation to the plot sizes of surrounding houses rather than compared to the plot size of a "new" house.

Some other issues you may face are providing vehicle access to the house, a turning area, and would the building affect the trees in the garden which look mature?

Sorry I can't be more positive but a lot of this varys area by area so it may or may not apply.

Cheers

unknown_member

MenstrieBen wrote: »

Hi,

A lot would depend on your local planning department and my first port of call would be to sound them out.

It is hard to tell from the image you have without seeing more of the surrounding area to see if an additional house in the garden would fit in. Usually this would be decided in relation to the plot sizes of surrounding houses rather than compared to the plot size of a "new" house.

Some other issues you may face are providing vehicle access to the house, a turning area, and would the building affect the trees in the garden which look mature?

Sorry I can't be more positive but a lot of this varys area by area so it may or may not apply.

Cheers

No that's very helpful. I should post some pictures, although I'm not at my parents right now I'd have to update my post later. Ah, I'll have to pop and ask them about it. My councils site is fully confusion for me, doesn't help with the way they explain thing either. (could just be me) LOL.. I didn't think to much about them be able to get down! *smacks head... Thanks for you response MenstrieBen you've be extreamly helpful... ~Unknown

Richard_Webster

From what I know of planning practice I wouldn't give a lot for your chances...

However there is another thing to think about. The new house has to be able to be sold and used as a separate unit. If it is not really completely independent of the original house then lenders may tend to value it lower than would be the case otherwise.

For instance, when one of you wants to sell and realise his asset one or other of you is going to have a stranger going up and down the sideway. Depending on location (and policy in that regard) a parking space or two may have to be provided in the front garden of the present house if you cannot get a car up the side to the back garden. That could provide a source of argument in the future between the occupiers of the present house and those in the new house using the parking spaces in front of the present house. This kind of factor would also reduce the value of both houses slightly below what you might expect them to be worth.

teabelly

I would say it is highly unlikely you'd get permission to build there judging by what plans normally get through and what ones fail. There is no sensible access unless there could be a way in through the bottom of the photo where the trees are. It would also over look lots of other gardens. Your best bet is to visit the local planning office and talk to one of the planners. They will tell you whether they think it has a good chance of being approved or whether there isn't a hope.

unknown_member

Cheers guys..

There's a path way which goes down between my parents and the terraced, providing them access to get to the backgarden. (if that would count who knows) although if it's likely to disface my parents houses value then it's probably a stupid idea. (neither would sell though, well providing they don't win the lottery) lol

Much appreciated,
~Unknown

chickmug

You need to speak with whoever you may choose to use to prepare plans and apply for the permission - architect or similar. Someone that has a working knowledge of that local authority. This shouldn't cost you anything and means you should be able to get a quick assessment of the options - if any.

Debt_Free_Chick

The first place to look is the Council's own Development Plan (or Framework).

This gives clear guidelines to the type of development likely to be approved and in what areas. It will also identify areas where development is not to be tolerated.

What council is this? Let us know and we'll see if we can find the LDP/LDF online.

Bungarm2001

Looks to me like you have access problems and this alone would probably get any plans chucked out.

What I would do in your shoes is take as many details as you have about your parents house and plot and go and see the planners for an informal meeting. They'll give you a lot of advice, tell you if its possible etc.

In my experience, planners at the local council are very approachable and very very helpful. Give 'em a call and see if you need an appointment...they saw me immediately when I just dropped in..