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lizrackster
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Hi there,
Myself (first time buyer) & my partner (second time buyer) are looking into buying a flat in Hackney, London with the view to subdivide & create a micro apartment to let - at this stage I have no idea if this is something councils allow & if so how expensive it is. I have some questions, your input is much appreciated -
Is it possible to obtain planning permission before purchasing a property or at least understand what my chances of obtaining planning permission are ?
How likely is it to get granted permission in the London area and are there any hard and fast rules we can abide prior to making a purchase to enhance our chances of permission? I.e minimum room/flat sizes, general policy of not allowing conversions to flats etc. Which areas of London are more likely to allow such a conversion?
To my understanding, (& please correct me if I am wrong) these plans would equate to a ‘change of use’ - so I would need to apply for
Planning permission - how long does this take on average and what is the cost?
Building control permission - how long does this take and what is the cost?
What are the other associated costs/time restraints/complications you know of ?
Myself (first time buyer) & my partner (second time buyer) are looking into buying a flat in Hackney, London with the view to subdivide & create a micro apartment to let - at this stage I have no idea if this is something councils allow & if so how expensive it is. I have some questions, your input is much appreciated -
Is it possible to obtain planning permission before purchasing a property or at least understand what my chances of obtaining planning permission are ?
How likely is it to get granted permission in the London area and are there any hard and fast rules we can abide prior to making a purchase to enhance our chances of permission? I.e minimum room/flat sizes, general policy of not allowing conversions to flats etc. Which areas of London are more likely to allow such a conversion?
To my understanding, (& please correct me if I am wrong) these plans would equate to a ‘change of use’ - so I would need to apply for
Planning permission - how long does this take on average and what is the cost?
Building control permission - how long does this take and what is the cost?
What are the other associated costs/time restraints/complications you know of ?