In this world of asinine computer planning, construction and building regulations; when you ask for permission, you’re asking them to consider all the possible negatives, including ones you are not aware of. Too often the result is indecision, and respective inaction, its a lot easier to apologise and ask forgiveness than to get permission these days.Banning the installation (and then no doubt use) of wood burners is already being mentioned. What makes me more infuriated than anything is the fact that our old barn is b***dy listed. It leaches heat, forget double glazing and the south facing roofing that could house 20 solar panels can’t be used for that. When will the Historic England/idiot Listed Building Officers wake up and smell the daisies? Rant overand have a good day everyone.
It’s what housing developers do regularly. Cutting down trees with preservation orders on them and so on. There was a case in Dorset where a developer built a house that wasn’t on the land he owned, which was next to a wood. He made a clearing, went ahead, apologised and came to an “understanding “ with the council. The house remains.
I think the success of that relies on political will. That means being willing to commit time, energy, money and political energy to achieve it – currently I cant see any flavour of government willing to do that.
Didn't know it was even a thing. How do you have a house delisted?
That often works but some councils are bloody minded enough to force demolition. It's a risk you take depending on depth of pockets
An unexplained total loss fire breaking out during the early hours?
With great difficulty. They will fight you every step of the way.
