Do I need Building Approval?
Yes, unless the extension is exempted (see
below):
Conservatory
A conservatory must have glass or translucent
roof. Attached to house and not exceeding 30 square metres in floor
area. Certain glazed panels need to be of laminated or toughened
glass. Check with building
control |
Garage
Detached. Not exceeding 30 square metres in
floor area. More than 1 metre away from any boundary or
substantially non-combustible.
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Car port
Open on two sides (doors are not on side). Not
exceeding 30 square metres in floor area.
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Storm porch
Must be used for no other purpose. Certain
glazed panels need to be of laminated or toughened glass, check
with building
control |
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, if the alterations are of a structural
nature such as the removal of a load bearing construction - for
example, a wall, partition, joist, beam or chimney breast. You also
need approval if, in altering a three-storey house, work is
necessary to maintain the means of escape in case of fire.
Yes, since April 2002, all replacement glazing
has come within the scope of the Building Regulations. That means
anyone who installs replacement windows or doors has to comply with
strict thermal performances. (Just replacing glass is
exempt).
When the time comes to sell your property, your
purchaser's surveyors will ask for evidence that any replacement
glazing installed after April 2002 complies with the new Building
Regulations. There are two ways to prove compliance :-
1. a certificate showing that the work has been
done by an installer who is registered under the FENSA Scheme
or
2. a certificate from the Local Authority
saying that the installation has approval under the Building
Regulations.
No, provided its floor area is less than 30
square metres in total and it is either situated more than one
metre from the boundary or is built substantially of
non-combustible materials.
No, provided its floor area is less than 30
square metres and it is open on at least two sides.
No, provided the floor area is less than 30
square metres.
No, provided the floor area is less than 30
square metres and any glazing is toughened or laminated - please
check with your Local Authority for details.
No, provided the floor area is less than 30
square metres, its roof is glazed with transparent or translucent
material and any other glazing is toughened or laminated - please
check with your Local Authority for details.
No, provided they contain no sleeping
accommodation and are:
(i) not more than 15m² in floor area; or
(ii) not more than 30m² in floor area and situated at least 1 metre
from the site boundary or constructed substantially from
non-combustible materials.
(a) No, if the repairs are of a minor nature
and you are replacing like for like. This includes replacing the
felt to a flat roof, repointing brickwork.
(b) Yes, if the repair consists of removing a
major part of a wall and rebuilding it.
Yes.
Yes, this is a structural alteration.
No, but this may change in the future.
Yes, where the work involves new drainage or
requires alterations/connections to the existing drainage system
either above or below ground.
(i) Gas, Yes, unless the work is carried out by
an approved person under Gas Safety Regulations, i.e. CORGI
registered installer.
(ii) Solid Fuel, Yes.
(iii) Oil, Yes.
Generally, yes. Please contact building
control for details.
Do I need Building Regulation Approval to re-roof my
property?
Yes. Please contact building
control for details.