Certificate of Lawful Development/Planning Permission for Loft

[Alwayswaiting]

Hi all,

I’m using a loft company that project manages and builds the loft etc. for a loft conversion.

The architect from the company came round, did the drawings and suggested that this should be submitted under an application for permitted development. This has now been refused. The reason stated by the council:

1. The proposal fails to meet criteria (c) and (d) as set out in Class B and criteria (b) as set out in Class C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 as amended as the proposed development would extend beyond the plane of the existing roof, the additional volume would be in excess of 50m3 and the proposed rooflights would protrude in excess of 0.15 metres beyond the original roofslope.

After speaking to the architect today, his plan is to keep the drawings the same, but apply for full planning permission.

So my query is, if this has been refused for permitted development - will it be refused under planning permission?

Also, am I right to be peeved that as this loft conversion is over 50m cubed that the architect shouldn’t have put it in for permitted development in the first place?!

Hello
I have had the reverse happen. My proposal was refused under planning and now the council are suggesting I submit a CPD application. I just wondered if you got resolution for your situation ? Thanks

I know this is old but yes, I'd be passed off too as the criteria for permitted development is well known. But full permission will cost another fee but yes I don't think it's unreasonable to think you will get it, especially if it's still in keeping with other loft conversions in your area.