Planning permission - costs?

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Countdown said:

Thanks for all the advice.

I think the percentage limit on extension does apply in our area which is why I'm not sure we would get a further extension.

Our offer has been rejected anyway so it's all a moot point. Back to the drawing board

As I suspected.
As others have suggested, try and get some pre application advice' from the LA, most provide it either free for residential stuff, or for a small fixed cost (£100-200) for a session. Having the a land registry map/ plan showing the property and boundaries and some simple sketch plans, drawn yourself on graph paper etc!, would be enough for a conversation with them.

But at the end of the day, I think you are going to have to accept some risk in the situation, if you want the house. If the house already had the extension approved, or indeed build, you would be paying substantially more for the property, so the 'saving' there is offset by the increased risk that getting the approval may be slow or difficult. A quick chat with the LA should give you an idea if it will be rejected outright in principle (although not guaranteed)It isn't really a risk that the seller is likely to want to share, or anyone drawing up the extension (eg, you pay for the drawings to be produced, not a guarantee of planning approval), it is your risk alone in this situation!

eggchaser1987 said:

Sorry to ask on another's thread. But I didn't want to start another if it can be answered.

After Christmas/new year I'm planning on doing a small extension on my kitchen . Not a large one but it will nearly double the size as we don't have a large house.

Would you be able to give advice on this and if planning is needed etc?

Charges may occur I understand but advice on where to start would be brilliant. I'm kind of near Bath, Somerton , Yeovil way.
Eggchaser1987 aka Ed

The planning portal interactive house guides are a really useful starting point for this sort of thing- http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/

But a PM on its way to discuss the specifics

Craig