Hi guys, 1st post.
I have had home improvments carried out on our home. While the work was been carried out i applied for planning permission for a conservitory with a 4 metre projection. The plans were submitted back in Feb. I was told that the lead time on applications was about 8-10 weeks. After hearing nothing for almost 3 month i contacted the local authority and was told my application had not been processed as they required a full frontal elevation.......even though obviously the conservitory was at the rear. They said they had not recieved the new elevation from my Surveyor. I contacted him and he assured me that he had re-submitted the plans the day after they requested them.............the truth is they had lost them. I then had to wait for the plans to go out to the neighbours (none of whome objected)
The planning oficer then came ot to view the proposed area 2 days before the application would have ran out, and their decision had to be made.
I have just been informed that they have refused permission, siting an unaceptable loss of amenity to the neighbouring property. I am really mad, as i felt due to them making a mess of things(i.e. the delays) they would have been more inclined to give permission. They didnt even try and make a comprimise, it was just refusal.
I was wondeing if there was anything i can do, i know i can appeal, but that takes 3 month. i was thinking mabe if i projected 3 metres, then took both sides across at 45 degrees for a further metre, or half metre, would this be allowed, as in theory i am only projectiong 3 metres straight out?
any advise guys????
cheers
