buildynovice wrote on Oct 3rd, 2017, 12:07pm:I've got permission to build a new house in my garden. Is there any flexibility on moving the footprint? I've been told that as long as the footprint does not increase in size (dimensions remain as approve), you can move its by up to 50% distance from the agreed location.
If you have full planning permission then it's probably not wise to move the position of the house more than a few inches. If you need to move it reapply.
If it's only outline planning permission this really only establishes the principle that a house can be built. You now need to apply for full planning permission and should show on that application exactly where you want the house to go.
Sometimes planners like all houses in a road to line up. They have concept of the "building line" and can be very fussy about this.