Adding or building an extension or a extra room to your home is becoming more and more popular as an alternative to moving house. The costs of moving can make adapting your current home seem an attractive, more affordable option.

Planning permission is required for most visible external building works and changes of use on private land. There are a number of types of building works and changes of use that do not require planning permission, falling into two main categories: Works which are not defined as ‘development’ and therefore do not require permission.

Alterations of a structural nature e.g. Generally, if the alteration involves the insertion of a beam or lintel or will effect the stability of the building then the alteration is a structural one. Irrespective of size the fee for a garage under 40m with an in internal floor area is less than that for one between 40 and 60m.

The replacement of windows is classed as building work. However if your installer is registered with an approved body, such as Fensa, a formal application would not be necessary. Yes, if the repair consists of removing a major part of a wall and rebuilding it or underpinning a load-bearing wall.

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In the case of re-roofing, if the tiles are the same type then no approval is needed. Fees are payable for approval of the plans and inspection of the work. Your District Council will advise you of the required fees.

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