Garages:
Creating a new garage, either single or double size, attached or detached, can often be achieved without the need for Planning permission, although it is necessary to submit drawings to the Planning Office for verification and record purposes. The overall size and location of the garage are determining factors and need to be carefully considered. Building Regulations consent will be needed for the majority of garage buildings.
Cartlodges:
Very popular for rural properties, in keeping with the countryside, in lieu of a conventional garage building!
Planning permission is not always required, subject to the overall size, height and location within the grounds of your property.
Planning permission is not always required, subject to the overall size, height and location within the grounds of your property.
Conservatories:
There are a wide variety of styles and sizes possible with conservatories and again, some may not need Planning permission although drawings should be submitted to the Planning Office for verification.
Usually, Building Regulations permission is not needed provided the glazing meets the required standards for safety and that a thermal barrier between the original house and conservatory is retained.
Usually, Building Regulations permission is not needed provided the glazing meets the required standards for safety and that a thermal barrier between the original house and conservatory is retained.
New Doors and Windows:
Generally, if replacing doors and windows on a 'like for like' style basis, Planning permission is not required and drawings need not be provided. However, Building Regulations permission is needed, to ensure the units achieve the standards laid down in respect of energy saving requirements and emergency fire escape.
If the size of any doors and windows are likely to be changed, involving structural alterations, they will require approval under present Building Regulations.
Kitchen and Bathroom Refurbishments:
Most works of this nature do not require Planning permission nor Building Regulations consent unless it is intended to alter any above or below ground waste drainage.
Specification and Scheduling:
Eliminate the possibility of discrepancies in your 'builder estimates' by having a detailed schedule of the works prepared for you. This way, all your builders will be pricing the same details, allowing you to be more definitive in your final choice and avoid those claims for 'unforeseen extras' or items 'not included' that should have been.
If in doubt about any improvements you are intending to undertake, please ask, its just a telephone call away!
Generally, if replacing doors and windows on a 'like for like' style basis, Planning permission is not required and drawings need not be provided. However, Building Regulations permission is needed, to ensure the units achieve the standards laid down in respect of energy saving requirements and emergency fire escape.
If the size of any doors and windows are likely to be changed, involving structural alterations, they will require approval under present Building Regulations.
Kitchen and Bathroom Refurbishments:
Most works of this nature do not require Planning permission nor Building Regulations consent unless it is intended to alter any above or below ground waste drainage.
Specification and Scheduling:
Eliminate the possibility of discrepancies in your 'builder estimates' by having a detailed schedule of the works prepared for you. This way, all your builders will be pricing the same details, allowing you to be more definitive in your final choice and avoid those claims for 'unforeseen extras' or items 'not included' that should have been.
If in doubt about any improvements you are intending to undertake, please ask, its just a telephone call away!