Extension to Upper Floor (additional bedroom) - Possible? Post Reply

[snattlepotato]

Hi all,

I'd appreciate some help and realise it's general rather than specific.  I'm looking at buying a new property between the commons.  Some properties are listed as 'room for extension subject to planning', which usually means adding a room to the second floor at the back (running above the first-floor bedroom, which is in turn above the kitchen below it, with a side return having been completed already).  

I am just wondering what the chances are of buying a property with a view to extending this upper floor to add an additional room and then finding that the planning approval is denied, which I wouldn't OK with.  My intention would be to add a bedroom only and nothing outlandish in the design.

I guess I'm trying to understand how I make an informed choice, as I am not in a position to apply for planning prior to any purchase.  

Any advice is appreciated.  

Thanks in advance.

[Goldhawk]

You need to look on the council planning portal and see if other houses on the street have done the same extension already

[snattlepotato]

Thanks for your pointer on this. I done so and it has been a very useful exercise.