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2 storey side extension
we have submitted plans for a 2storey side extension plus single stoery front but our neighbour has put an objection letter plus an objection from the parish councillor staying it is too bulk for our detached house
our chartered archietect has conformed to all the boundary rules 1 metre from boundary line and stepped in upper floor neighbour has kitchen window and frosted glass door and frosted bathroom window on this side no decsion from our borough council yet but what are the regulations rgd tim
our chartered archietect has conformed to all the boundary rules 1 metre from boundary line and stepped in upper floor neighbour has kitchen window and frosted glass door and frosted bathroom window on this side no decsion from our borough council yet but what are the regulations rgd tim
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Have you calculated the floor space increase in percentage? Council looks at that if anything.
Any other extentions within the boundary over last .. say .. 20 years?
They take into account PC's comments, but do not follow them.
If your architect is good, he would ask a contact at the coucil, using the increase % figure and distance to boundary if an application was "likely" to be acceptable and succesful. Carefully take into account loss of "quality of lifestyle" your neighbour would suffer (if any) and any blocking of light to their windows. It "could" be argued to the council that a kitchen window and bathroom window do not contribute to loss of enjoyment of the neighbouring property. Pictures can help.
Any other extentions within the boundary over last .. say .. 20 years?
They take into account PC's comments, but do not follow them.
If your architect is good, he would ask a contact at the coucil, using the increase % figure and distance to boundary if an application was "likely" to be acceptable and succesful. Carefully take into account loss of "quality of lifestyle" your neighbour would suffer (if any) and any blocking of light to their windows. It "could" be argued to the council that a kitchen window and bathroom window do not contribute to loss of enjoyment of the neighbouring property. Pictures can help.
Each council has their own policies on what they consider acceptable. Where I work there is no minimum or maximum percentage for extra floor space or measurement to the boundary etc; its all assessed on design and appearance of the host dwelling, character of the street scene and surrounding area etc. What is acceptable on one house would be refused on another. I suggest you have a look at your Council's website and see if they have any supplementary planning guidance on designing house extensions.
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