Full planning VS Permitted development
tilliekw
3 years ago
Hi,
I'm looking to start a project, initially I was thinking about getting an architect on-board to look at the job as a whole but now i'm thinking of dividing it into two:
- Loft extension (Permitted development)
- Two-Story front extension (Planning permission)
The reasons for splitting it are the following:
- Can start the loft extension sooner
- Delays on two-story front extension plans and revisions wont impact the loft
- Cheaper for planning permission/process
Our main focus is the loft extension so if we failed (no reason we would) with the front extension we still get what we really need.
Speaking to a development company yesterday they were trying to move me away from permitted development for the following reasons:
- Hard to get a completion certificate post build
- Not always covered by a CDM so I would be liable
- Better way to proceed as you get a structural survey
My feelings on this are as follows:
- I have no rush for a completion certificate and there is no reason to not get one as long as reg are done and signed-off correctly at every stage
- Permitted development was invented precisely for this reason, to speed things up, save costs and reduce red tape
- A CDM, or responsibility for issues is on the contractor and not the home owner
- Part of the loft extension will involve a site visit and drawings for the builders to follow from a structural engineer, they will also handle the building regs application.
Am I way off the mark on this? I'm not looking to cut corners but be the most efficient. It's a balance TBH...
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