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so sorry to that. Is that due to class MA?
I heard about class MA recently in the context of the flat I am hoping to buy (2 pics attached, one down the road which looks to have done it). I then asked my solicitor if they could build (I think up to 2 storeys) on top and they said:The only way that the freeholders could add another floor to the building would be with the consent of the other leaseholders in the block and planning permission from the Local Authority. They would need to consult with the residents in the building before such alterations were made.
Is it definitely a deal breaker? Can't the leaseholders say no PDQ for you?
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Thanks dude. I'm not sure if it's a deal breaker, but I have let my buyers know. I'm also not sure what Class MA is but no, I don't think so. Robert Jenrick did put through some legislation last year to allow freeholders to build on top of existing buildings without having to obtain planning permission first:
But something doesn't smell right about that because my freeholder HAS in fact submitted a planning request. I wonder if we're exempt from this legislation - given what I know about the nature of this freeholder they're unlikely to do this if they didn't have to. If the advice you received (that they need consent from leaseholders) holds here then we've got no problem - fingers crossed. We'll get some legal advice this week. It's just so exhausting with these people.
ReekBlefs
Nup. Was due end of month. Just when I think I'm free of these scumbags, they pull a dirty trick like this.