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[bullyhole1]

In 2006/7 I spoke to the planning officer concerning need for planning and was told a garage was a permitted development. I have since discovered that the garage I built exceeded the size for permitted development i.e
30m2 by about 8m2. As the building has stood for over six years do I need to apply for retrospective planning or has it attained legal status as it has been in place for more than 5 years?

[welsh brickie]

I think its 7 years, but I would check it with a lawyer he is best to advise you