You will need to apply for planning permission for the work. 2. You will have to build the new extension to current Building Regulations so you may find that the existing construction (from 1968) may not necessarily be adequate to achieve compliance.
What happens if you build an extension without planning permission?
If you build without planning permission, you may not be breaking any rules. However, if there is a planning breach, you may have to submit a retrospective application or even appeal against an enforcement notice.
Can an extension be bigger than the original house?
Single-storey rear extensions must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than eight metres if a detached house; or more than six metres for any other house. Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match existing house.
How close can a Neighbour build to my fence?
As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
Can my Neighbour stop my extension?
Armed with information and given the options at your disposal, it’s unlikely a neighbour could stop you entirely from building an extension. However, they can drag out the process or force you to change your plans. Prevention is always the best defence.
Can Neighbour take down my fence?
If it belongs to your neighbour, they are entirely within their rights to do whatever they wish with said fence. If, however, you are the fence owner, then nobody aside from yourself has the right to do anything whatsoever to your fence without your permission.
Can my Neighbour build an extension without my permission?
In summary, your neighbour can have no influence on the development with regards to planning permission, as planning permission is not required. The exception to this would be if you are planning to take advantage of the Larger Home Extension Scheme under permitted development, which has its own particular process.
How close can my Neighbour build to my fence?
How close may I build to the boundary? You can build up to a height of 2.5m high on the boundary, if the Height in Relation to Boundary Rule applies. However, ground floor windows of habitable rooms in the Living and Rural Villages Environments must be at least 1.2m from the boundary.
What is the 45 degree building rule?
The 45 Degree Rule Extensions are measured at an angle of 45 degrees from the midpoint of the closest window in a habitable room of a neighbouring property.
