Tag: Extension built without planning permission

Homeowner reviewing an Enforcement Notice for a rear extension in a UK house, with planning drawings and building tools on desk

Enforcement Notice for Extension – What Happens Next? 

If you’ve received an Enforcement Notice for an extension, don’t panic — but don’t ignore it. This guide explains what the notice means, what happens next, your options to comply, appeal or regularise, and the common mistakes that make cases worse. Includes a first-week checklist, FAQs and key facts for UK homeowners.

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UK homeowner holding plans for a retrospective planning application in front of a semi-detached house with extension, illustrating retrospective planning permission process.

Retrospective Planning Permission – How It Works 

Retrospective planning permission is a standard planning application made after work has already started or finished. This guide explains when you need it, how the process works, typical costs and timelines, and what happens if it’s refused. Learn the safest steps to reduce enforcement risk and move your project forward.

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UK homeowner reviewing extension built without planning permission with house extension, approval icons and building regulations concept

Extension Built Without Planning Permission – What Should I Do? 

Worried you’ve got an extension built without planning permission? This guide explains what it means, what risks to watch for (selling, remortgaging, enforcement), and what to do next. We cover permitted development checks, retrospective planning applications, Certificates of Lawfulness, and why Building Regulations evidence matters too — with a clear step-by-step plan.

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