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With over 35 years of PLANNING LAW we will get you the results you are looking for. We get straight to the point and tell you what will pass or fail, We have to be straight with you from the beginning as we understand the process and know the latest SPD, permitted development guidance set out to this years planning policy's written booklets. Call the team today!
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Stage one is where you call us right from the beginning asking us to design drawings for your extension of some kind for that new kitchen, new living or dining area or just needing that extra space by taking advantage of the 6 meter rule the government have put in place to add value to your home. Our experienced planning consultants will tell you what is possible for your particular property right from the start.
We know the planning rules, so if you tell us
what you want we will then (if needed) split the
design up into different applications. (if you
cannot get it under one application) The council
do not make the planning rules consistent, For
example, you can get a lot more under PD
(permitted development) then you can under a
householder application making it all so
confusing. If it takes 2 applications to get the
end result then so be it will help you get the
end result. The council do not make it easy for
us at all.
COMPARING THE RESULTS WITH IDENTICLE PROPOSALS
UNDER DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
Depending on what application you are going for will give you different results even on the same design. There are various types of applications to choose from, so it is important to opt-in for the right one which will save you time and money in the long run. The council do not issue refunds if the wrong application has been submitted, they will only tell you usually when the 8 weeks is up. Below are a few typical examples of identical extensions that are REFUSED on and are PASSED on different types of applications.
EXAMPLE ONE - EXTENSION DESIGN
3 JORDANS WAY - ST ALBANS
Application Type:
HOUSEHOLDER
Single-Storey 8-Meter Rear Extension
Discription:
Set Duration:
8-Weeks for Decision
Application Fee:
£208
FINAL DECISION: REFUSED
REASON: The proposed single-storey rear extension, by reason of its excessive depth in close proximity to the party boundary, would result in a significant detrimental overbearing impact and loss of outlook to the rear of No. 5 Jordan's Way, to the detriment of residential amenity. The development would therefore be contrary to the aims of Policy 72 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2021.
Summary: Do not go down this route, waste of time and money
3 JORDANS WAY - ST ALBANS (Identical design as above)
Application Type:
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS - Larger Homes Prior Approval
Single-Storey 8-Meter Rear Extension
Discription:
Set Duration:
42 Days Neighbouring Consent + 8-Weeks for PD Decision
Application Fee:
£96 Prior Approval - £103 Certificate of Lawfulness
FINAL DECISION: APPROVED
REASON: The St Albans Borough Council hereby certify that on 05/07/2021 and received with sufficient particulars on 05/07/2021, the development described in the First Schedule hereto in respect of the land specified in the Second Schedule would have been lawful within the meaning of Section 191/192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the following reasons(s):- The proposed development may be classed as Permitted Development as it falls within Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Summary: This is the right route to take and half the price as a normal planning application
EXAMPLE TWO - LOFT CONVERSION DESIGN
8 POTTERS LANE - ENFIELD
Application Type:
HOUSEHOLDER
Hip to Gable Loft Conversion full width rear dormer
Discription:
Set Duration:
8-Weeks for Decision
Application Fee:
£208