The practice of opening up properties below ground level to create extra space has really taken off in recent years. In fact, Westminster Council annually receives around 150 applications from property owners who want to excavate their basements. While basement expansion has undoubtedly improved many cramped central London properties, it has also left some neighbours fuming - as they have been forced to put up with noise, dust and the constant movement of the construction team۪s vehicles for months on end.As a Westminster estate agent it is reassuring to hear that the City Council has introduced a fee of 8,000 for property owners who want to renovate a basement. The fee will pay for a dedicated team of officers to advise applicants on their construction management plan, consider how the building process will affect highways and traffic, review and agree on the final construction management plan, and follow up any nuisance complaints. At Daniel Cobb we have seen many successful basement development projects, but we have also witnessed instances where poor site management has caused considerable inconvenience to the residents of neighbouring properties. We welcome the fact that officers will now police construction sites, making life better for local residents. As an award-winning agency with over twenty years of experience, we can help you find the perfect Westminster property. Call us today to begin your search.
We were very pleased to hear that WCC will introduce a fee of 8,000 for anyone wanting to undertake basement developments in our area. These fees will pay for a dedicated team of officers who will better police the construction process to assist with noise and dust and all other issues
http://www.belgraviaresidents.org.uk/single-post/2016/09/14/Changes-to-Basement-Policy
