What are the laws around planning permission in the UK?
Question:do i need planning permission for any changes to my house?
Answers:
It depends on lots of things: how big is the extension, whether your house is listed or is in a conservation area. Contact your local council planning department or check their website.
Depends on the changes.
There are limits on the "volume" of porches, conservatories, etc that you can build without planning permission.
Stuff like loft conversions, or proper brick extensions require planning permission.
externally probably yes ..internally if its a structural item then you will need building control ..if its not structural carry on
A] Don't get caught.
B] Don't ever try to sell it.
I heard on the new the other day that they were planning on making planning permission more lax. If you hold on a while you might not even have to apply. Will save you a couple of quid!
New laws about planning permission seem to be in the pipeline;some items will not need to "official authority" soon, but be careful.
Probably, yes. Your council should tell you!
Until the new regulations about planning permission come into force it is advisable to ring up the planning department for advice at your local council. Some work will require planning permission and other may be exempt depending on what you are doing. It may also be advisable to see what if any regulations you need to adhere to. Its very complex if you don't know what you are doing.
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