extending the house

masonkian · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:41

we rent a semi detached 2 bedroom house out the tennant is moving out this week so we want to build on the existing house and eventually move back in to it.

we want to remove the existing conservatory off the rear as it is a tad small and build a 4x3 metre one (next door have the same size)

now onto the side we want a single storey building as a play room with a window at the front of the house and a door to the rear garden.

now do we have to leave any gap or can we go right upto the side fence ?

londonbairn · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:47

By no means an expert, but surely you would leave a gap, to avoid any potential "party wall" complications?

masonkian · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:49

the other side of the fence is a big massive garden far far away from the nearest house

londonbairn · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:51

I dont necessarily mean issues of being too close to your neighbour, I mean from a Land Registry perspective (i.e. the land you own)

task · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:52

Why single story, planning constraint or cost?

You need to leave a gap but not a large one, the local planning dept should provide all the information you require.

masonkian · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:59

taske said:
Why single story, planning constraint or cost?

You need to leave a gap but not a large one, the local planning dept should provide all the information you require.

only a single is needed
the bathroom window is above