Kitchen Extension Planning Refused
T B
8 years ago
We are doing a side and rear extension to inflill the L shape of our victorian terrace. We had our planning refused due to the extension being 9m from the original rear wall on the left, however it is only 3m from the rear wall on far back.The utility and the toilet downstair are all new.
But, now we dont know what to do. The planner said he's happy for 6m only. Which takes it to the original wall, effectively just a rear, but i'm concerned its not big enough. Shall we get rid of the utilty?.. Where should we could we put the w/m dryer?
The pic shows what the planner is okay with now. But what amendments should we make? I'm tempted to scrap that annex completely... its too small for anything.
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