An extension built by a previous owner of our house thirty years ago received planning permission. The extension is within 1 metre of a public drain which runs under our property. In recent years, neighbours have had planning refused for extensions within 8 meters of the drain.
Any idea why extensions were allowed close to drains in the past but not more recently? Was the law changed, or did they just 'tighten up' the rules?
Any idea why extensions were allowed close to drains in the past but not more recently? Was the law changed, or did they just 'tighten up' the rules?