I just have a conservatory done, its quite big 4.6m out and 4.2 across

[khotaita]

being a detached house and at the back of the house its a cycle trail and its under 30sqm2, the local handyman said it doesn't need planning permission. I happened to come across someone today and he said i do need PLANNING. I am quite worry.
Anybody have any thought to this. Is this guy is right by saying that i do need planning?

[Buenchico]

The depth, from the wall of the house outwards, is greater than 4m so your conservatory is NOT a 'permitted development', which means that planning permission IS required:
http://www.planningpo...rkcommonconservatory/

Chris

[buildersmate]

The 30 sqm business you mention relates to to Building Regulations (which you do not need) NOT to Planning Permission requirements.

[bushbaby_de]

Rear extensions used to be judged on volume but now its on depth (amongst other things) - as its over 4m you need planning permission I'm afraid.

[AlBags]

The rules are still complex.
You need to look at the Town & Country Development Order at your local council. This will tell you what you can and cannot do in your particular area.

[bushbaby_de]

AIBags - its on the internet not at the Council. Also I already said, the max ever allowed for a rear extension under PD is 4m so a planning application is definitely needed.

[Hymie]

I believe that providing no complaints are received (by the local planning office) within two years of the completion date, then you are in the clear. Surround the conservatory with hay bales such that it cannot be seen by neighbours or from the public roads/paths. You could apply for retrospective permission – but they might refuse and ask you to knock it down.

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

Hiding it behind hay bales might not be such a good idea :s
http://www.thisislond...behind-straw-bales.do

[bushbaby_de]

Goodness Hymie what unhelpful incorrect advice. It takes 4 years for an extension to become immune from enforcement action and you still might need to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to confirm its status. You can either apply for retrospective planning permission now or cross your fingers for 4 years.

In the case of the bales of hay, the court held that the development wasn't completed until the bales of hay were removed, so hiding the extension really isn't an option.