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ROT: Planning Permission and Building Regulations – Historic Consents

Change date
25/08/2025
Word count
308
Deployment measure
8/10
Rationale

Explanation that covers situations where planning and building approvals relate to work over 20 years old, now immune from enforcement, so no further action is being taken—though the buyer may investigate further if they wish. Contains important caveats at end.

The local authority search reveals that planning permission and/or building regulation approval was granted in respect of the property. These entries relate to works that were carried out over 20 …

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