I am interested in buying an investmant property in London. There is a small factory next door that could block views over the city if an apartment building higher than 5 stories is built- how do I find out if there has been any development applications put forward?
2006-12-13 01:44:45 · 5 answers · asked by billy 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Contact the local council of the area the building is in. All local coucils have a website these days - you should be able to find a relevant contact no. on it.
2006-12-13 01:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by beanie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Planning Dept of the Local Council should tell you, but why are you doing this work ? It is your Solicitor's job to perform a Search before you buy the property, and whether you have done it or not, s/he will do it again and charge you. S/he knows wha s/he's doing, leave it to the professionals and spend your energy on doing your job, which is raising the cash, preparing the property for renting, etc.
2006-12-17 04:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most have suggested looking at local authority applications.This won't tell you everything. Remember, the owner can apply at any time in the future. Try to find out if the local authority have or would impose any restrictions. Remember, there is not right to a view, and the right of light is a difficult argument.
2006-12-13 11:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by BRIAN S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The city council is your best source.
2006-12-13 10:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by rastagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would contact the local council
or read the papers or for more info search the web
macnaught_stacey@yahoo.com
2006-12-13 09:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋