Planning Permission

[DDIL]

Good afternoon,

If a plot of land is being sold with planning permission for a eco friendly house, 2 floors.

How difficult would it be to change it to a single story eco friendly bungalow?

The restrictions seem to be that it must be eco friendly.

Thank you

[bednobs]

It probably wouldn't be too hard. People pay a premium for land with pp though so it seems strange to want to change it. 

[sddsddean]

Off the top of my head, sounds pretty easy, but all local authorities have different planning rules, so you definately need to phone the local council planning office to check.

[jackthehat]

You'd need to make a new application showing the difference between what was granted and what is now proposed.

As permission has already been given for 'something', there shouldn't be too many problems with another application.

 

[bednobs]

Ps I am not a planning expert. Just have 5 years experience with my own nightmare!

[DDIL]

Thank you for your response Bednobs.

The land is in our dream location but we do not want a 2 story house as it will be our old age home too, we are planning for the future where we can no longer get around so easily.

[Peter Pedant]

Planning law eek

I think you apply for the variation to the ctee. It is VERY unlikely that it will be refused since  they approved a first one ( theother week).

the other things I would NOT consider are - a) the uncertainty b) the time needed to change approval c) the effect on the value of the sale - ( planning permission gives a healthy premium but does it vary if it is a tower block or telephone kiosk - I wd say yes)

[barry1010]

Speak to the council's planning department, they are generally helpful but each council seem to have their own views and rules can change.

As long as the footprint sits within the council's limits I can't think why building lower would cause problems.

It's usually higher than raises objections.

[Peter Pedant]

yup we all seem to be sinnging out of the same hymn book ( altho the last time I said that I got zapped for some reason)

[DDIL]

Thank you all for your helpful responses.

[jackthehat]

It might be worth seeing if you can find the Local Plan for the area. This is produced by the Local Authority and contains specific do's/dont's and their projected vision for certain areas. This may include areas where they will more readily accept certain types of dwelling, but not others. Although, that is not to say you can't get round these 'visions'.

[DDIL]

Thank you Jackthehat for your full and helpful response.

[jackthehat]

My pleasure.

I am always touting for business!!😁

[Peter Pedant]

thx JTH

Jack the Hat KNOWS!