can i reduce the size of my extension after planning approval?

Question

I HAVE PLANNING APPROVAL, NOW THE GROUND LEVEL IS UP ITS TOO BIG, CAN I REDUCE IN SIZE BY REMOVING JUST 1 BRICK LENGTH WITHOUT HAVING TO RESUBMIT MY PLANS.

Answer 1

what are the terms and conditions of approval ?

Answer 2

This is unusual. Most people want it a bit bigger not smaller when the see the foundations.
You usually can alter them slightly. The best way is to ask to your case officer. This is normal for them.

Remember as well as planning dept, your building control officer (for building regulation) needs to be informed and agree to it. As long as it is structurally sound, they are easy about it.

In any case, you probably would not need to resubmit all plans.

I advice, go ahead and build it as approved. You will thank yourself in time for the extra space. The extra space comes almost free as well (reducing it will cost more).

Answer 3

Once you have submitted the plans, and they are accepted, you must build to the original spec's. However, you can submit a revised set of plans for approval, showing the shorter wall length. You cannot change or continue with the project until this revision has been approved. If the inspector measures, and notices the shorter wall length, he can order you to tear it down and rebuild.

Answer 4

I think one brick will not be enough for them to harass you but I would make an anonymous call to the board and ask!
Good Luck

Answer 5

no probs ..but if its only one brick too long i cant see the point ..no one comes round after you have built it to check the dimension ..but if they did they would ignore something smaller

Answer 6

Legally no.
Why take the chance?
Permits are not that expensive.
peice of mind=priceless