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Side and rear double storey extension for semi detached house?
Anonymous user 13 May 2020 - 5.53 PM
How can I get a permission for side and rear double storey for semi detached house? I also need to apply for a flat conversion later. Side wall to the boundary line is 5m. can I apply same time in one application? Thanks,
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Dear Sir or Madam, I hope you are keeping well and safe, Further to your query it would be advantageous to engage an Architect to oversee your Architecture project for planning. You are indeed correct planning permission will be required. You might find that it may be more efficient to combine the application into one for the flat conversion too to save time if this is what you are wanting achieve at some point in the future. A planning approval is typically valid for 3 years within which time the new 'Use' should be implemented and significant start on the extension made. The planning process will require drawings to be prepared along with the relevant form and a design and access statement to support the application. It maybe beneficial to seek Pre-application advice from the council to test the waters and see if your proposal can be realistically supported by the planner. Hope this helps, Kind regards, Salman Altmore Architecture
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13 May 2020
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Suggest you hire an Architect that can do feasibility for the below and pay them to do it! Buy cheap by twice! Also a planning consultant that deals with these types of small jobs. Side extension no more than half the width of the house via a planning application. The rear extension would be 3m on the ground floor and the first floor would be governed by 45deg lines from your neighbour's window/ or building depending upon your council (different councils use different 45deg rule). The roof to the rear double should be pitched and subordinate to the original house and fit well with the host building, else it may be deemed "incongruous" Converting to flats you would need to demonstrate space standards of the flats and room sizes (use London Plan) then parking (you may have to do a street parking capacity study/ depends on "on plot" parking and PTAL rating, refuse, cycle storage and amenity. Check local planning policy. Some councils have no more than 10% rule of conversions of houses to flats.
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14 May 2020
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Planning permission via the local authorities is required along with Architectural drawings and a statement for planning, its best to have an Architect or Architectural technician/Technologist complete the design and prepare this and act as your agent, a good designer will be able to maximise your project potential, they are worth the money
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13 May 2020
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Dear Sir/Madam, A double storey extension is a sensitive planning matter for every Local Public Authority (LPA), firstly because it can be seen on the streetscene and secondly because a) it may cause the so called "terraced house effect" which would be resisted by your LPA and b) it may overshadow your neighbouring properties. Hence, I would recommend appointing a LOCAL or a very competent Architect, because he/she is more likely to know better all the Planning Policies of your Borough (LPA) and hence will be able to propose a scheme which is more likely to be successful. All the best, Emanuele (EFDW LTD)
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3 June 2020
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Hi, I always make two applications in this kind of jobs; When the extension application is approved, I will check how many flats will be designed and make a flat conversion application. Double storey planning applications to the side and rear (full width) are difficult. Right of light can be a problem. Extensions should be subordinate to the main building especially for semi-detached properties. There are many factors to be checked: residential guidance, approved applications nearby, adjacent properties, parking, amenity space etc. I advice you to talk to a local professional. AVA Home Design
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8 June 2020
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