Andrew Overin bought a run-down London terrace knowing it had potential to become the home he’d been looking for. There wasn’t a formal planning permission in place, but that didn’t matter as the wraparound extension and loft conversion came under the property’s PD rights
A dding an extension can be an effective way to get the living space you’re after without moving house. And in some cases, buying a property that has potential to be transformed might also be a better solution than finding an empty plot or getting permission to knock down and rebuild. Whether you need to make a formal planning application for an extension or not will vary from case-to-case depending on a number of factors. So, let’s take a closer look at what does and doesn’t need consent, overarching planning policies on new additions and the key considerations you need to take on board to ensure your project is a success.
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