single storey extension to block of flats
Discussion
Looking for guidance and assistance in getting the following rejected.
Currently live on the ground floor in a block of 18 flats, 6 per floor 3 storeys high.
Just had notification from planning that the new freeholder has had discussions to build 2 further storeys, which has been then reduced to a further single storey of 6 x 1 bed flats.
including removing garden area to create 6 new parking spaces.
The application is online and notification letters received today by some residents.
Anyone able to assist please in how to compose a letter or who to instruct to object ??
Thanks in advance
Currently live on the ground floor in a block of 18 flats, 6 per floor 3 storeys high.
Just had notification from planning that the new freeholder has had discussions to build 2 further storeys, which has been then reduced to a further single storey of 6 x 1 bed flats.
including removing garden area to create 6 new parking spaces.
The application is online and notification letters received today by some residents.
Anyone able to assist please in how to compose a letter or who to instruct to object ??
Thanks in advance
the freeholder originally had discussions with planning around adding two additional storeys and has now entered plans for a single storey.
Originally he wanted to get rid of both front and rear gardens which everyone uses, to use for carparking.
ground floor would then change from room with a view over the gardens and valley to view of a carpark.
Originally he wanted to get rid of both front and rear gardens which everyone uses, to use for carparking.
ground floor would then change from room with a view over the gardens and valley to view of a carpark.
currently out of 18 flats, 15 have garages. Remainder park on main road that is already heavily used by others.
Although only about half the garages are used for daily cars.
in the lease it has clauses saying the lawns must remain as lawns and change of use isn't allowed.
would it be worth me posting a link to the planning portal application that has been submitted ?
Thanks
Although only about half the garages are used for daily cars.
in the lease it has clauses saying the lawns must remain as lawns and change of use isn't allowed.
would it be worth me posting a link to the planning portal application that has been submitted ?
Thanks
Edited by twibs on Saturday 6th April 18:05
Jeremy-75qq8 said:
Things in your lease can't stop planning. If they can stop the planning being actioned.
If you have a defined right to use the communal gardens the landlord can't remove that right unilaterally.
To clarify, planning can be approved but things in the lease can stop it being actioned ?? need to know more on this. Thanks.If you have a defined right to use the communal gardens the landlord can't remove that right unilaterally.
just to bump this back up... lots of objections have gone in based on and quoting nppf. All we get back from planning is ...its permitted development, they seem to think anything can and will be built.
Is there particular policy/advice I can point them to that says look here you muppet, you need to consider x y z in a prior application. ??
Is there particular policy/advice I can point them to that says look here you muppet, you need to consider x y z in a prior application. ??
Update- The plans have been amended to remove parking and the new waste facility. These are forward of the front of the current building so are not within PD.
New planning notice outside on the lamp post and a month's extension for objections.
Guessing now it is how it looks and lack of amenity along with not enough waste facility nor parking.
New planning notice outside on the lamp post and a month's extension for objections.
Guessing now it is how it looks and lack of amenity along with not enough waste facility nor parking.
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