Planning Permission if built more than 5 years ago ?? If you want to know how your DIY projects could be affected by building and planning regulations, click here to post questions and view answers

[JimmyG]

Someone told me that if a garage has been built more than 5 years
ago without planning permission it doesn't need it ... is this correct ??
It was built as a lean to on the back of the property .

[stoneyboy]

JimmyG,
You local PA will be unable to take action to force you to apply for PP but is you sell your buyer may wish to see a PP.
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[JimmyG]

Have i got that right then ?? 5 years is the cut off point ?

[rosebery]

"Have i got that right then ?? 5 years is the cut off point ?[/quote]

There is 5 year time limit for commencing work after PP has been granted.

Residential Building and engineering works are lawful after 4 years without enforcement action, for all other uses its 10 years. There is no time bar on listed building alterations.

Please don't let this knowledge encourage anyone to go into a breach of planning scenario!!!

Cheers