Planners being conservative
Discussion
OP,
That extension won't be cheap in itself to construct - not being funny but why not just knock the existing house down and build a completely new dwelling desiged to the same architectural style?
....then you can build the whole edifice to a high standard of energy efficiency (that will tick boxes I'm sure)
I take it you didn't consult before going in with your app?
That extension won't be cheap in itself to construct - not being funny but why not just knock the existing house down and build a completely new dwelling desiged to the same architectural style?
....then you can build the whole edifice to a high standard of energy efficiency (that will tick boxes I'm sure)
I take it you didn't consult before going in with your app?
Equus said:
Well, I think you might find that the Planners disagree.
They may well take the view (and I would support them to some degree) that the character of the neighbouring development simply isn't robust enough to carry it off.
I suspect you are right. They may well take the view (and I would support them to some degree) that the character of the neighbouring development simply isn't robust enough to carry it off.
I didn’t realise the planners were so conservative regarding rear extensions.
Lotobear said:
OP,
That extension won't be cheap in itself to construct - not being funny but why not just knock the existing house down and build a completely new dwelling desiged to the same architectural style?
....then you can build the whole edifice to a high standard of energy efficiency (that will tick boxes I'm sure)
I take it you didn't consult before going in with your app?
I’d love to knock it down but if the planners won’t pass a rear extension I can see them passing a new build. That extension won't be cheap in itself to construct - not being funny but why not just knock the existing house down and build a completely new dwelling desiged to the same architectural style?
....then you can build the whole edifice to a high standard of energy efficiency (that will tick boxes I'm sure)
I take it you didn't consult before going in with your app?
Equus said:
Notwithstanding my other concerns, is that intended to be a balcony on the right hand side (or could it conceivably be converted to one in the future)?
If so, the planners really really wont like it, if it's on a typical '80's estate.
Definitely not a balcony. If so, the planners really really wont like it, if it's on a typical '80's estate.
I’m not one for looking down on my neighbours.
No one to the rear just open fields.
Marmax said:
Equus said:
Well, I think you might find that the Planners disagree.
They may well take the view (and I would support them to some degree) that the character of the neighbouring development simply isn't robust enough to carry it off.
I suspect you are right. They may well take the view (and I would support them to some degree) that the character of the neighbouring development simply isn't robust enough to carry it off.
I didn’t realise the planners were so conservative regarding rear extensions.
Alternatively resubmit a design that looks like an actual turd.
Lotobear said:
OP,
That extension won't be cheap in itself to construct - not being funny but why not just knock the existing house down and build a completely new dwelling desiged to the same architectural style?
....then you can build the whole edifice to a high standard of energy efficiency (that will tick boxes I'm sure)
I take it you didn't consult before going in with your app?
I didn’t consult as I didn’t think rear extensions were such a biggie. That extension won't be cheap in itself to construct - not being funny but why not just knock the existing house down and build a completely new dwelling desiged to the same architectural style?
....then you can build the whole edifice to a high standard of energy efficiency (that will tick boxes I'm sure)
I take it you didn't consult before going in with your app?
I’d love to knock it down but can’t justify the cost.
I am planning on a full back to brick renovation as it’s a st hole.
cptsideways said:
I'm seeing lots of these style designs, obviously architects only work with Microsoft Paint these days. It seems bolting on an awful industrial box designed by a five year old to your semi is the new thing.
Sorry, I can see why they object
To me, it looks like a shipping container thats been bolted onto the back of a house. It is very "now" though, the issue with that is fashion comes and goes very quickly.Sorry, I can see why they object
So said:
I wonder whether you might have a phone conversation with the PO, ask whether the scheme is likely to pass, if not withdraw and resubmit with the assistance of a planning consultant. In my experience, councils don't have much stomach for a battle over something trivial and when all is said and done it is at the BACK.
Alternatively resubmit a design that looks like an actual turd.
I have had a conversation with the planning officer,and I got the feeling they would prefer a turd.Alternatively resubmit a design that looks like an actual turd.
If it gets knocked back I’ll probably scrap the idea and retire 5 years earlier with the money I’ll have saved.
Marmax said:
DoubleD said:
To me, it looks like a shipping container thats been bolted onto the back of a house. It is very "now" though, the issue with that is fashion comes and goes very quickly.
It is very now. What should I do though? Replicate the 80s Barrat style.Marmax said:
So said:
I wonder whether you might have a phone conversation with the PO, ask whether the scheme is likely to pass, if not withdraw and resubmit with the assistance of a planning consultant. In my experience, councils don't have much stomach for a battle over something trivial and when all is said and done it is at the BACK.
Alternatively resubmit a design that looks like an actual turd.
I have had a conversation with the planning officer,and I got the feeling they would prefer a turd.Alternatively resubmit a design that looks like an actual turd.
If it gets knocked back I’ll probably scrap the idea and retire 5 years earlier with the money I’ll have saved.
You can tell I am fond of planning officers, can't you.
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