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What Work Requires An Application
What work requires an application?
Anyone intending to carry out work to which Building Regulations apply must make an application. Examples of work requiring an application are given below. If you are considering carrying out work contact us for advice:
- Erecting a new building.
- Extending an existing building.
- Changing the use of a building (eg house to offices).
- Converting a roofspace or garage
- Carrying out structural alterations :eg Replacing existing walls, floors, roofs etc
- Installing cavity wall insulation.
- Provision of services or fittings eg: Installation of central heating, Replacement/relining flues, New sanitary appliances (not replacement only).
Exemption from the building regulations
There are a number of exempted items:-
- porches, conservatories, open carports or covered areas being extensions not exceeding 30 m2 in area;
- detached garages and single storey buildings not exceeding 30 m2 in area;
- sheds not exceeding 15 m2 in area;
- agricultural buildings; fences, garden walls, gates; certain greenhouses; replacement windows; replacement boilers and fireplaces; replacement sanitary fittings and drainage.
NOTE :Before proceeding with any work you should seek advice from Building Control Office as certain conditions may apply. Planning permission may also be necessary
