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HI

I have been renting out my garden annex for around 5 years. I have kept all the paperwork on the tenants and also paid tax on my income.

when i built the annex i did not obtain planning permission.

if i apply under the 4 year rule for a cert of lawfulness, will i be able to sell the annex as a separate dwelling?

the annex has its own 3 meter pathway at the side of my detached house and along one side of the garden.

any advice is greatly appreciated