Hi
I started to convert my garage with a flat roof into a living space. it is connected to our semi D house. I was told that if i didnt change the house then I didnt need planning. When we started into the job it turns out the flat roof is completelt rotten through. So have to do somethin with it. The idea of building as is seems like a waste of money as I dont like/thrust flat roofs so am thinking of going for a pitched roof. But now this brings it the realms of planning permission! As I have started the job can I go for normal planning or do I have to go for retention planning as the job has started?
Cheers for any advice!
I assume the garage is on the front elevation as it is attached to the side of your Semi D. IMO any change to the front elevation requires full planning permission.
Changing from a flat roof to a pitched roof requires planning permission. (There are exemptions - overall roof height of 3m for flat roof or 4m for pitched roof but these exemptions have strict conditions. I am assuming your existing garage is over the floor area restriction. )
As you have started work, you can apply for Retention, the L.A will be €102 as opposed to €34 for permission. If a neighbour objects in writting during the construction then the Local Authority are obligated to investigate and stop all work on site if required. In this case, You risk being stopped by L.A prior to installing a water tight roof! (Worst case scenario)
I have applied/ had discussions with planners on several similar projects, you need a site inspection and if your getting different professional viewpoints then take a few pictures and email your local planner form their opinion (this is what any decent arch should do on your behalf ( but sometime we get tired of doing this for freeThanks for the link. I have read through it and am none the wiser ! It's all very vague. I was focussing on part one of schedule two that deals with excemptions and couldn't find anything to say that I can change it and nothing to say I can't .
I have had discussions with a number of architects. One said definitely not needed, the other said probably needed and the last one was not sure.
retention permission can only be granted for something that's been completed.
Should a site notice have been erected if they were going to apply for retention?
Should a site notice have been erected if they were going to apply for retention?
We would not have known the application had been made if we hadn't by chance seen the visitor from the council. We will of course get in an objection.
? this makes no sense? trespassing is trespassing.As to going to a solicitor about the stealing of our property, we cannot. I am pretty sure the trespassers would get legal assistance, but we wouldn't. Legal fees are an open-ended cost; we just can't afford that.
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