Typical questions and answers.
Often finding out basic information is the hardest part of the journey. I have listed below the common areas that are of interest to many and the common questions asked.
But! If you want to actually talk to someone first then, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss your project and most importantly; your ideas, your “functional” requirements and dreams / vision.
My number is 0771 308 1597 and email address is guspotter@lamontpotter.co.uk
General Q & A’s
- House Extensions and Attic Conversions – getting started Click here
- Planning Permission & Building Warrants Click here
- How much does it cost to take down and internal wall? Click here
- What is CDM? Click here
- Is there asbestos in my house? Click here
- Paying builders cash so as to avoid VAT? Click here
Permitted devlopment rights.
There are a number of alterations (called permitted devlopment) that you’re allowed to make to your home without obtaining full planning permission. However, it is always wise to consider whether you should formalise this by way of obtaining a certificate of lawfulness, which goes in with your title deeds. A problem can arise when you come to sell the house and the buyers solicitor asks you to confirm that any alterations you made complied with the permitted development rights applicable at the time.
More can be found here on the Scottish Gov website. It’s a handy document as it has some simple diagrams that go a long way towards explaining what can be a complex subject.
South Lanarkshire council offer further guidance on permitted development here
The below is a typical garage conversion that fell under the permitted devlopment rules for which a certificate of lawfulness was obtained. One question that can arise is to do with vehicle parking provision. Converting the garage means losing a parking space. Ocasionally the planners will come back and ask that more is provided to mitigate the loss of a space, this can happen if the street is already busy.
