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We were planning a rear/side extension [terraced house] and approached our neighbours who advised they were thinking of doing the same so we made a joint planning application which was granted. The neighbours were having other works done at the same time which took precedent and then the cash ran out. So we have completed our side/rear extension but they have not completed theirs!
PP granted with conditions that work started at same time. Well we obviously have a new shared party wall replacing the garden fence on one side is our kitchen extension and the plans are that they will erect their mirror extension working from the new party wall. When we do not know - due to a change in their family circumstances.
So the questions are:
1. Joint PP granted for 3 years [expires Jan 2018] - given the other side has 'commenced' works - i.e. their half of the party wall - is this sufficient to ensure full compliance with the PP?
2. What actually constitutes 'starting works' and if it is 'anything' does that mean the PP is still valid and won't expire?
3. If 1 and 2 don't apply - would we have to just re-apply again for retrospective PP for the single extension?
4. Is anyone aware of similar circumstances? The whole thing has been a nightmare so very concerned there may be further upsets in the future!
Very grateful for any advice/information.
PP granted with conditions that work started at same time. Well we obviously have a new shared party wall replacing the garden fence on one side is our kitchen extension and the plans are that they will erect their mirror extension working from the new party wall. When we do not know - due to a change in their family circumstances.
So the questions are:
1. Joint PP granted for 3 years [expires Jan 2018] - given the other side has 'commenced' works - i.e. their half of the party wall - is this sufficient to ensure full compliance with the PP?
2. What actually constitutes 'starting works' and if it is 'anything' does that mean the PP is still valid and won't expire?
3. If 1 and 2 don't apply - would we have to just re-apply again for retrospective PP for the single extension?
4. Is anyone aware of similar circumstances? The whole thing has been a nightmare so very concerned there may be further upsets in the future!
Very grateful for any advice/information.
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