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Neighbour wanting to use our plans as precedence

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Coolcoolcool · 16/09/2022 17:14

We had a loft conversion done last year. Part of this involved moving the bathroom from the downstairs to the upstairs. Building regs (Scotland) have funny rules about bathrooms and accessibility, so I thought we might have issues getting it approved, but it went through fine - we got planning permission & building regs & warrant. We haven’t yet had it all signed off from building control yet because they’re impossible to get hold of!

anyway, a neighbour is trying to do a similar thing and they’ve been bounced back from planning over the bathroom issue. They’ve asked to use our plans as precedence in appealing the ruling. I know that everything has gone through fine, but I am nervous about them pointing it out explicitly (I know our plans are publicly available, but they are drawing attention to the issue). Is there any way that this can cause us problems? Because we haven’t yet been signed off by building control? Even though all plans & permissions went through?

tia

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Coolcoolcool · 16/09/2022 18:33

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Anotherbloomingchristmas · 05/01/2023 05:07

If your plans are publicly available do they need your permission to refer to them?
Just fob them off until your all signed off.

HoppingPavlova · 05/01/2023 05:24

Why have they asked to use your plans if they are publicly available, seems odd?

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ChristmasTidyings · 05/01/2023 05:28

Won't they have a higher chance of success once your plans have been signed off? Tell them you'll let them have a copy once it's finalised.

hattie43 · 05/01/2023 05:47

This is quite normal in English planning to reference previously agreed applications .
If you have built and followed the plans outlined in your application I can't see a problem .

sjxoxo · 05/01/2023 06:01

ChristmasTidyings · 05/01/2023 05:28

Won't they have a higher chance of success once your plans have been signed off? Tell them you'll let them have a copy once it's finalised.

This. Be polite and get it over the line then share xx

Judgyjudgy · 05/01/2023 06:29

ChristmasTidyings · 05/01/2023 05:28

Won't they have a higher chance of success once your plans have been signed off? Tell them you'll let them have a copy once it's finalised.

This is good advice, tell them to wait as it's to their advantage

Catoneverychair · 05/01/2023 06:53

Planning permission is referring to what you're allowed to do with the house. Building regs refers to how you're allowed to do it. I don't think your building regs sign off has anything to do with the planning dept, who already gave permission for the changes.

ShandaLear · 05/01/2023 06:57

Tell them you’re happy to share, but to wait until it’s approved in case it gets knocked back.

rwalker · 05/01/2023 06:59

I can’t see the problem they’ve just politely asked when they have no need to as there public

pinkfondu · 05/01/2023 07:15

Scotland is a special place indeed,

Makes more sense to have it signed off first.

NalaNana · 05/01/2023 08:04

You won't be able to refuse - the planning system is transparent and plans are publicly available. It sounds to me like they are being polite in giving you a heads up in case you ever read the appeal decision.

A key aspect of sound decision making is consistency, so referring to your planning permission will help them greatly.

They won't revoke yours as a result - it's actually incredibly rare to revoke a planning permission and it can only be done in certain circumstances.

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