Good evening,
What happens if the construction execution deviates from the building application (in the exemption procedure)?
In NRW this is called a simplified approval procedure. In NRW as in RP, it applies that the architect who created and submitted the plans is liable with his signature for compliance with the building law as well as the specifications of the development plan.
In my case, the house sits about 25 cm higher and is 25 cm shorter than stated in the building application.
The planning in the building application, but also the actual construction with the changes, are within the specifications of the development plan.
Can these deviations lead to problems with the building authority?
In NRW there is - in the simplified approval procedure - no classical building acceptance, because - as described above - the plan creator is liable for compliance with the building law as well as the specifications of the development plan. I think that in RP, in the exemption procedure, it will hardly be different.
However, you will still be noticed ... namely during the final surveying of the completed building shell. The surveyor forwards this data to the land registry or cadastral office; he is required to forward it. And then it will become apparent that you have significantly deviated from the approved planning.
I am not sure whether both deviations can be legalized by means of an addendum to the exemption application; I do not know the procedure in RP. Therefore, I want to advise you - especially since you are aware that you have significantly deviated from the approved planning - to act yourself and in good time!
Who is responsible for the deviation from the approved planning?
Regards from the Rhineland