Category: Missing Planning Permission
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Why Did My Property Search Not Reveal the School Extension Next Door?
A buyer near a small school was unaware of a planned extension that would affect her property’s value and view. She believed her conveyancer should have disclosed this. However, the Legal Ombudsman found no fault, highlighting the limitations of standard property searches and emphasizing the importance of buyers addressing specific concerns before purchase.
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The Enquiry Was Raised. The Answer Was Missing. The £14,500 Planning Permission Lesson
The conveyancer identified the conversion and asked for the planning permission, but the response did not answer the enquiry. Ten years later, the owner faced remedial work, legal costs and a stalled sale.