Hi all,
Wondering what your opinion is on the following:
A development of 6 flats in approved under full planning permission.
The applicant now seeks consent for an alternative scheme that is
identical in terms of floor areas, external appearance, etc, but which
creates an additional (7th) unit.
Am I correct in standing that this cannot be handled via a S73
application (as original description stated "six flats") or
could the "overall" character/description (essentially a
minor development) still be considered the same?
If not (i.e. new application due) the client claims that it would be
unjust to be charged for 7 x units as he already has permission for
six. I.e. the planning fee should be based on net additional units
vis-a-vis the original consent (even though technically it is a new
application). How does everyone feel about this?
Finally, would you allow a "free go" for a similar
development of 7 flats instead of 6?
Many thanks!
Glen
