Building an extension....

[sdfuk]

Hi any buiders/architects out there!!!

I've seen a house that I would like to buy but the kitchen is too small. The kitchen itself (and room above) are already part of a two storey extension that was bult 25 years ago. My question relates to the 30% rule for extentions and when it was introduced.

Can I increase the size of an existing extension if this was built prior to the introduction of the 30% rule or does this rule apply retrospectively?

Failing the extension route am I right in thinking that you can add a conservatory of up to 30m sq without planning consent?

Boring question I know but thanks for any help

S

 

[sdfuk]

Hi

Thanks for the advice/links

Just realised that the 30% rule applies in National Parks - e.g. New Forest. Will talk to planners and see what they say

 

[sdfuk]

According to this there is a 30% rule - maybe its just that I happened to google it and it specifically relates to the New Forest

http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/committeedocs/eprp/NFR14529.pdf

 

[sdfuk]

Will it matter if the extension was built approx 25 years ago - does the planning apply retrospectively? Or will they just say no its already been extended.

 

[sdfuk]

Ok - cheers - need to have a chat with the seller to see if they're happy to accept an offer subject to planning permission - they're in no hurry to move. Mind you by the time all thats sorthed out prices may have tumbled even more....I think I'll start a new thread on that

Cheers
S