Hi,
I hope I can get some advice here. I have had a bid accepted for a house that myself and family are really keen on. The house was originally a 3 bed with side garage. In 2003 the owners converted the garage into an extra living room and also added an extra bedroom above. They also extended the kitchen at the rear. We had a structural survey completed and the works looks to have been completed properly. However after checking the plans as per the planning permission to work completed is different. Namely,
1. There were plans to add two extra bedrooms but only one was added with an ensuite.
2. An area listed as a utility area is actually a larger open plan kitchen area.
I spoke with an architect and he advised internal modifications were minor. However if any external modifications to the planning permission were made these would be a serious issue i.e. windows, doors, walls, etc.
We are following up on this however would welcome any advice on what we should do. As the work was completed 11 years ago can the existing owner apply to have the work as done approved now with planning? Thank you
I hope I can get some advice here. I have had a bid accepted for a house that myself and family are really keen on. The house was originally a 3 bed with side garage. In 2003 the owners converted the garage into an extra living room and also added an extra bedroom above. They also extended the kitchen at the rear. We had a structural survey completed and the works looks to have been completed properly. However after checking the plans as per the planning permission to work completed is different. Namely,
1. There were plans to add two extra bedrooms but only one was added with an ensuite.
2. An area listed as a utility area is actually a larger open plan kitchen area.
I spoke with an architect and he advised internal modifications were minor. However if any external modifications to the planning permission were made these would be a serious issue i.e. windows, doors, walls, etc.
We are following up on this however would welcome any advice on what we should do. As the work was completed 11 years ago can the existing owner apply to have the work as done approved now with planning? Thank you