Onwards and upwards into the visual circuit. I have done this on numerous occasions, both with and without ATC permission. no one ever told me I was a naughty boy. Before anyone mentions it, my take offs and departures are great, some of them have bordered on genius....it's the approaches I can't hack.
Maybe there is some confusion with a visual contact approach, anyway I'm sure our friends from ATC can give us the answer.
Edited before speeling police get me