Anyone know about Grade 2 listed buildings?

[Squash64]

A friend lives in a grade 2 listed cottage and is worried because the house
adjoining hers might be put up for sale soon.  The thing that worries her is
that the garden is very big and she thinks the new owners might want to
have a house built on part of it.

For some unknown reason she thinks I am a Google expert and will be able
to find out what the regulations are regarding building in a grade 2 cottage's
garden.

Does anyone know the answer, or if not, what should I google to try to find
out?

[Squash64]

[goodlife]

I've been googling..I hope these are some help..
http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/existing-homes/renovating/listed-building
http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=25981
http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/property/moneyandlegal_renovatingrulesandregs.shtml

[Martin T]

Hello Betty,

It is possible to get planning permission for an extension on a Grade 2 listed property but in general it will be more difficult.

It's impossible to say whether the new owners would get permission or not, it depends on the circumstances of the application.

All the best,

Martin.

[Squash64]

Thank you Goodlife and Martin.

I'm going to forward your links Goodlife, I think the second one
has something she will find helpful.

She will laugh when I tell her it's from an allotment forum!

[galina]

A simple phone call to the local planning office and they will tell her straightaway whether such back development is permitted in her location.  Should be a straightforward enquiry, as back development is usually predecided by the local plan. For example, it is not allowed in our street and that applies to everybody, although many have decided to test it time and again (as we all have large gardens).  They have always been refused with the argument that no backland development is permitted here.

[Redalder]

These are the two websites we found most useful. West Norfolk has a list of frequently asked questions including building "within the curtilage" of a listed building.

http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk

durham.gov.uk/