What were worthwhile investments in your extension?
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Comments (6)Firstly, what did you sign and have you got a copy of it?? If the extension needed planning you would have had a Party Wall Agreement possibly. If it's not within regulations, then approach your local council planning department and complain about it. Even if they did not require permission from planning, they would have had to have building regs. Therefore, it would have required a sign off from that department, so, with reference to the height, you may be able to argue on that ground. As for light, they had an extension there anyway, they've just squared the roof off, so I think that may prove to be a mute point, unless you can prove the height issue. Then force them to go through planning as it's not within regulations and dispute it. If the extension is within 2 metres of the boundary it cannot be more than 3m in height. Check out the planning portal for guidance, it's a handy tool,Planning Portal...See MoreWhat material to do rear single story extension for this property
Comments (4)That looks like a lovely spacious house, big windows etc! I know what you mean about pebble dash but it looks like it's in good condition and I agree that it would look a bit odd if you paint it, unless any other houses in the street have already done it. Extensions are usually built in a modern style which complements rather than matches the original house. In terms of the materials used, there may be a style that's developed locally for modern buildings, so it's a good idea to have a look around, even having a look at your council planning website as that will give you a good feel for what is being passed by the planners. Eg we're having an extension built at the moment on our 1930s house which will be a mix of wood cladding and cotswold stone - we're in the cotswolds so this works with the local vernacular and other modern buildings around here....See More
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