Planning Permission if built more than 5 years ago ??
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JimmyG
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Planning Permission if built more than 5 years ago ??

Post by JimmyG » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:55 pm

Someone told me that if a garage has been built more than 5 years
ago without planning permission it doesn't need it ... is this correct ??
It was built as a lean to on the back of the property .

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Post by stoneyboy » Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:40 pm

JimmyG,
You local PA will be unable to take action to force you to apply for PP but is you sell your buyer may wish to see a PP.
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Post by JimmyG » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:08 pm

Have i got that right then ?? 5 years is the cut off point ?

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Post by rosebery » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:05 pm

"Have i got that right then ?? 5 years is the cut off point ?[/quote]

There is 5 year time limit for commencing work after PP has been granted.

Residential Building and engineering works are lawful after 4 years without enforcement action, for all other uses its 10 years. There is no time bar on listed building alterations.

Please don't let this knowledge encourage anyone to go into a breach of planning scenario!!!

Cheers

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