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Implications of age of property

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  • 26-02-2020 11:37pm
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    SwordofLight
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    Just wondering if a property is pre 63 what are the implications for buying? For example if the property has extensions on it etc.
    There is also legislation regarding properties built 'pre 75'...

    Confused. :confused:


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    L1011
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    Planning regs came in in 1963; pre-existing structures and uses from before then are basically allowed even if they wouldn't be granted planning now. The main use of this was for bedsits in urban areas, but these became unrentable due to minimum rental standards (rather than any retrospective planning permission change).

    I've never heard of any 1975 stuff.

    Other things to remember would be relating to building standards and conventions in place at a certain time. 1960s properties could have rubber coated electrical wiring if not rewired; and gunbarrel piping. Not sure if aluminium wiring was ever really used here but it can cause issues, particularly where badly jointed to copper.


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    SwordofLight
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    I think the 1975 stuff were recommendations rather than passed into any official way..

    So in a pre 63 if there are already extensions, can you then still build the 40 sq metres without planning? (once there is still 25sqm of garden left)


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    L1011
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    If the extensions themselves are also pre-63 I believe that's the case; as they're part of the property as was when planning regs were introduced.

    There are some way more knowledgeable posters when it comes to that specific area that may be along.


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    antoinolachtnai
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    L1011 wrote: »
    If the extensions themselves are also pre-63 I believe that's the case; as they're part of the property as was when planning regs were introduced.

    There are some way more knowledgeable posters when it comes to that specific area that may be along.

    There is a thing about pre-75 too, I think. If an extension is before a certain date then it may he the case that you can build a further 40 sq m in addition. I came across this case once before. It may be possible to establish the year from old aerial photography or OS maps. This is the depths of planning law obviously, and you would need the benefit of specialised advice.


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