I'm selling my house and the purchaser's solicitor has come up with two issues. One is they are looking for a certification that the conservatory complies with planning and the second is in relation to a gate that had been put up by the previous owner at the back of the property, it's been there for 8/9 years.
The conservatory measures less than 20 sq. mt. and is at the back of the house and I have been told that under 40 sq. mt. is exempt from planning so how is it possible to get it certified and by whom. Is it a red herring.
The gate probably never got planning permission but it is unused except for emptying the septic tank and has been in place for 8/9 years. Does it need planning now or is there some clause whereby if it is in place a certain period is it ok. Do I need the neighbours to state they have no objections to it.
Any responses much appreciated.
The conservatory measures less than 20 sq. mt. and is at the back of the house and I have been told that under 40 sq. mt. is exempt from planning so how is it possible to get it certified and by whom. Is it a red herring.
The gate probably never got planning permission but it is unused except for emptying the septic tank and has been in place for 8/9 years. Does it need planning now or is there some clause whereby if it is in place a certain period is it ok. Do I need the neighbours to state they have no objections to it.
Any responses much appreciated.