Planning Permission Loopholes: In a powerful interview, I sit down with Ian Walmsley, the founder of The Planning Geek. We speak about planning permission, permitted development rights, Article 4 directions, and so much more. There is a lot of misinformation online when it comes to planning rules, but Ian has an encyclopedic knowledge of exactly what the law says!
If you want to know what you can and can’t do when it comes to planning as a property investor, you need to watch this full video until the end. Without this information, you are leaving money on the table as a landlord, so this is one you will want to take notes for! You can find the video at the top of this page or on my YouTube channel.
If you are a property investor looking to maximise the value of your portfolio, you need to understand planning law. You need to know exactly what you can and can’t do, and have access to experts for advice. Councils don’t always know what the law is and may not always want to help you. That’s where Ian’s website The Planning Geek comes in. Ian provides information on planning rules, which is updated when ever the government changes the law.
I have a good understanding of planning law as a property expert and as a developer, but Ian knows things that even I don’t! Take the time to watch the full interview, because no matter how much you think you know about the planning process, chances are, Ian knows more!
One major thing every property investor needs to know about is planning permission loopholes! These loopholes allow you to do a number of things that you would otherwise need planning permission for. In this article, I will tell you about 3 planning permission loopholes discussed in the video! By the end of this article, you will know how to use these rules to your advantage as a property investor!
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1. Planning Permission Loopholes: Extend Your Home Without Planning Permission!
Using permitted development rights, you can have a 3-meter extension on a terrace house or 4 meters on a detached. But why stop there? With a larger home extension, you can double that! This depends on the curtilage around your home being large enough, and requires a prior approval application.
2. Planning Permission Loopholes: 7+ Bed HMOs Don’t Always Require Planning Permission!
I always thought that you had to apply for planning permission to create a 7 person plus HMO. This isn’t always the case, however. The key is whether there is a material change being made. Adding one more person to an existing HMO can be argued not to be a material change, for example, depending on the circumstances.
If you want to try this, you will need to apply for a certificate of lawfulness, and may need to appeal the decision. Work with a planning consultant on this one!
3. Planning Permission Loopholes: How To Convert Class E Commercial Buildings Into Flats!
You can normally turn a Class E commercial property into flats using permitted development rights. You will need to apply to the Council via the prior approval process to do this. However, check whether there is an Article 4 direction in place preventing this in the area.
An Article 4 direction can be used to prevent various things being done to a property. Each Article 4 direction is different, so if there is one in place, take the time to understand what it actually restricts!
From Planning Permission Loopholes To Property Investment Secrets!
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