When a vendor goes to sell, they often find out during the sale that they need to apply for retention planning permission, when the buyer’s solicitor requests certificates for an alteration to the property.
Property Alterations That May Require Retention Planning Permission
The following are the types of alterations to your property that may require retention planning permission.
Extensions
When an extension materially alters the appearance of the property, or is not an exempted development, it should have received planning permission. If it didn’t, retention permission will be required.
Attic Conversions
An attic conversion may require retention planning permission in the following cases:
- When a bedroom that is to be classed as a habitable bedroom has been added
- When a dormer has been added to the front, side or rear
- When roof (Velux) windows have been added to the front
Granny Flats
Any granny flat extension to a house requires planning permission, so if this has not been obtained, retention permission will be required.
Driveway Alterations
When a driveway entrance has been widened or moved, in most instances this requires planning permission. If the work was done without it, retention planning permission will be required.
Sheds and Outbuildings
When a shed, log cabin, garden room or outbuilding greater than 25 sq. metres has been added, it will require retention planning permission if planning permission was not obtained.