We are about to apply for planning permission to renovate an old house and build an extension. It was extended previously hence we need planning permission to extend again.
It is in restricted area where local needs only applies to new builds.
The house has been vacant for 6 years or so, maybe more. Needs a big renovation. There are holes in roof, some ivy growing inside, etc.
My question is can the planners decide that it is currently derelict? What is the definition of derelict wrt planning. Does that mean restoring a house from derelict/ruin be the equivalent of a new build, to which only locals can apply?
Most importantly, if they do declare it derelict does that mean we are not allowed to renovate (with or without an extension)?
If that is the case we will consider renovating the house as is, without an extension. Just want to make sure we are not opening ourselves up to a planning decision that we cannot come back from.
Thanks
It is in restricted area where local needs only applies to new builds.
The house has been vacant for 6 years or so, maybe more. Needs a big renovation. There are holes in roof, some ivy growing inside, etc.
My question is can the planners decide that it is currently derelict? What is the definition of derelict wrt planning. Does that mean restoring a house from derelict/ruin be the equivalent of a new build, to which only locals can apply?
Most importantly, if they do declare it derelict does that mean we are not allowed to renovate (with or without an extension)?
If that is the case we will consider renovating the house as is, without an extension. Just want to make sure we are not opening ourselves up to a planning decision that we cannot come back from.
Thanks