Purely theoretical question! If a UK building has been demolished, but you were to rebuild an exact replica (same construction method etc.) on the same site with no external differences, would planning permission be necessary?
2006-07-01 03:58:13 · 4 answers · asked by AlDisley 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Planning permission is not necessary for the demolition of a building unless it is in a conservation area or it is listed. Planning permission is needed for any new building on the site. But would an exact reproduction of the old building (and I mean exact, not one of these mock versions or just a facade) "inherit" the right of its predecessor to be there? Of course a new build would have to comply with various regulations, but if a damaged building can be reconstructed without needing planning permission (which differs in the UK from the building regulations to which the new work must comply), at what point does the permission for that building to exist cease? On complete demolition? Or perhaps never?
2006-07-01 07:18:56 · update #1
Yes. You will need planning permission. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's the way of it. Whilst, in your case the demolitions may come under the heading of Permitted Development, the replacement will not. And yes, you will need Building Regulations approval too.
By the way, permission for demolition is not only required when you are in a conservation area, or when the building is listed. There are other factors taken into account such as what you are actually demolishing.
Get professional advice.
2006-07-02 11:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by designingandrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i think you will need the permission... for every new construction project and its phases there are strict inspections from building inspectors from the local council. In order for them to inspect, you need to submit building plans. If you dont, and you have a heritage or neighbourhood watch or council regarding construction and they complain at local authorities, you will have to stop building, face lawsuits, and often be required to take down the already illegally erected structure.
2006-07-01 04:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by bond007snaki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Don't you need planning permission to demolish the old building?
Wouldn't it have come up then?
2006-07-01 04:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so. But better consult your architect on that. Or ask the relevant local authorities.
2006-07-01 20:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by Magic Gatherer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋