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Cavity Wall Insulation

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merlotgran Fri 07-Aug-15 17:24:40

I've just been informed by WarmFront that we're not eligible for free cavity wall insulation in our granny annexe as, although it's a stand alone property, it has the same address as the main property so doesn't qualify angry

It seems that if we moved into a small bungalow down the road we'd get it as we're old and need to keep warm so what's the difference?

Daft!

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 07-Aug-15 17:39:39

Could you get a separate address for it? Even just adding 'a' and 'b' perhaps? Does it have a separate letterbox? You could try getting onto the post office.

annodomini Fri 07-Aug-15 18:35:27

Do you pay council tax separately from the main property, merlot?

merlotgran Fri 07-Aug-15 19:12:30

One of the conditions of the planning permission is that the two properties are treated as one - so it can't be sold off separately. They are really strict about this on green belt land. Our bungalow doesn't have cavity wall insulation because it's old and has a solid wall but obviously the new building has to have it to meet planning regs so why no grant for insulation?

I won't give up just yet. Makes me cross when we're actually doing what the government wants us to do which is freeing up a dwelling for a family and hopefully not becoming a burden on the state when we need someone to keep an eye on us as DD will be living next door.

I suggested to the man from WarmFront that we give it a different number to the main dwelling - which doesn't have one because it's a farm address - and he said, 'That won't wash!' hmm

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 07-Aug-15 19:24:22

It's the post office you need to approach. They are responsible for addresses of properties. If the mail for the annexe is being delivered to the annexe and the mail for the farm is being delivered to the farm, then they are separate properties.

Give the annexe a name, and a letterbox. Do not accept this rubbish decision.

merlotgran Fri 07-Aug-15 19:39:19

It already has a letterbox, jingl. grin

It used to be business premises so has always been treated as a separate entity. You're right, it is a rubbish decision and one that's worth a fight.

It's been de-registered with the council so we no longer pay business rates.....There must be a loophole somewhere wink

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 07-Aug-15 20:12:33

I don't think you even need a loophole. Put up a (cheap) fence between the two properties if necessary.