My House Query.

[kat-kin]

I put my house on the market last month and it sold straightaway. Some things need updating like new windows and a kitchen makeover so I sold to the highest bidder. I have a lot of ground front and side all grassed. My neighbours had a letter from the planning dept yesterday saying the buyer intends building a 4 bedroom house on the side and gave the link to read. It shows my house with the proposed house. Does this mean if I took my house off the market I could sell the land/garden? If I can then I will and get a house built. Any suggestion appreciated.

[2sp_]

"I put my house on the market last month and it sold straightaway"

So have you sold it yet or is it still on the market?

[sandyRoe]

There's no saying that the buyer will get the necessary planning permission to build.

[tonyav]

Have you actually sold it yet or have you just accepted an offer for it ?.

[kat-kin]

Sorry all, I was eating my tea. My house is subject to contract,the buyer said she wasn't in a rush to move in, I know why now,her hubby is a builder! Sorry about the confusion.

[tonyav]

No contracts exchanged yet then ?.

[carolegif]

As long as you haven't exchanged contracts you can change your mind as long as you don't live in Scotland.

[kat-kin]

No Tonyav, Buyer said she was quite happy to wait till I found a smaller house as I want to downsize but if I can sell that land I will.

[Prudie]

I'm surprised anyone has got any kind of planning permission on a property they don't yet own.

[kat-kin]

Thats what I thought too prudie and my neighbour but with the letter came a link and it's all actually on there dated 15th Feb!

[tonyav]

If no contracts have been exchanged then it is still your house to do as you want, if you are in England that is, Scotland have different laws on selling a house I believe.

[ubasses]

I don't know if you can get full planning permission, but we got outline planning permission to build 2 extensions on our house before purchase. In fact we told the sellers the sale was dependant on getting the permission.

[tonyav]

As carolegif has already stated.

[kat-kin]

That's what I wanted to "hear" Tonyav. I live in Bristol btw. Thanks a lot!

[Prudie]

The gov planning website says you can in fact apply for plannig permission on a property you don't own but the current owners have to be informed. Were you included? Paste here

You don't actually need to own land to apply for planning permission for it. This means you can apply for permission before deciding whether or not to buy a piece of land.

The following people must be informed about a planning application relating to land or buildings they have an interest in:

The owner or all the part-owner/s (if you are not the full owner)
Any leaseholders with at least seven years' lease remaining
Any agricultural tenants

[rockyracoon]

Looks as if they tried to keep you out of the loop, probably didn't realise the neighbours would be informed so quickly.

[silliemillie]

Be prepared tho, if they CANT get planning permission they will probably pull out.

[buildersmate]

You've been badly advised by your estate agent. Stands to reason that anyone with a wide plot that is inside an existing settlement area should get consent for a new dwelling, separate the side land from the house into two parcels of land, and the parcel and the house as two products. You need to employ a planning consultant to help you maximise the value since you are unlikely to be able to diy without an awful lot of Reading up on the planning policies specific to your area

[kat-kin]

Well thanks everyone. Im the sole owner, I have'nt been informed about the proposed new house just my neighbour's. Yes, and it seems like I've been left out ot the loop agree about the estate agent too the builder. I feel really let down by them. I'll ring my solicitor,see what she has to say about it all. oh my home is freehold. Thanks again all. kat.