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Can I have a two storey side extension?
Hi, I just wanted to know if it's realistic to be able to do and get a double storey side extension on this house. There is an alley next to the boundary, which I thought might help our case going close to the boundary.
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"This question must be answered by planning permission from the council and building control."
Answered on 11th Jun 2021 - Member since Dec 2020 -
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"You will need planning permission and building regulations."
Answered on 26th Aug 2021 - Member since Jun 2020 -
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"Anything can be built. The concern is, is it legal to do so.
Your best bet is to have a building inspector see it first"
Your best bet is to have a building inspector see it first"
Answered on 7th Jun 2021 - Member since Jun 2021 -
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"You need to get in touch with the local council and ask permission as no doubt that is a public walkway and also what drains etc are in the area and other surrounding properties you could be effecting better safe than sorry to get the permission"
Answered on 3rd Nov 2021 - Member since Sep 2021 -
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"It all depends on the planning department at your local council"
Answered on 16th Apr 2022 - Member since Jul 2019 -
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