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Do
I need to make a Building Control application for a roofspace
conversion? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to build an extension
to my house? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to build or alter
a garden or boundary wall or to build a retaining wall? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to install a WC
under the stairs? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to remove internal
walls, remove the chimney breast or make internal structural
alterations? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to convert an
attached garage into a room? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application for a conservatory
or porch? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to install replacement
windows? |
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Do I
need to make a Building Control application to carry out repairs
to my house? |
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Do
I need to make a Building Control application to insert cavity
wall insulation into an existing wall? |
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Do
I need to make a Building Control application to install a
heating appliance? |
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Do
I need to make a Building Control application to install a
new roof window? |
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Do
I need to make a Building Control application to build a detached
garage? |
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Do
I need to make a Building Control application to build an
attached garage? |
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Do I need to make a Building
Control application for a roofspace conversion? |
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Yes. A roofspace is generally
a structural alteration and can be one of the most complex
alterations. You should seek advice from a competent professional
before undertaking work on your roofspace. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to build an extension to my house? |
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Yes, although a porch at ground level,
not exceeding 30m2 in area, which protects an external access
door to a building is exempt, but the glazing must comply
with BS6206. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to build or alter a garden or boundary wall or to build a
retaining wall? |
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No, but planning approval may be
required. The construction of all walls should be undertaken
with care and may require to be designed by an engineer. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to install a WC under the stairs? |
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Yes |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to remove internal walls, remove the chimney breast or make
internal structural alterations? |
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Yes, alterations of a structural
nature require Building Control approval. Generally the installation
of a beam or lintel is required. The advice of a Structural
Engineer may be necessary. If in doubt, ask. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to convert an attached garage into a room? |
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Yes, consideration of damp proofing,
ventilation, means of escape and fire detection are some of
the things that will need to be considered. Professional advice
should be sought. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
for a conservatory or porch? |
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No, providing it is an extension
to a building, is at ground level, and has a floor area not
exceeding 30m2. Conservatories must have at least 75% of the
roof and 50% of the external wall made of translucent material,
with physical seperation between the dwelling and the conservatory.
Glazing must conform to Building Regulations. Any heating
must be controlled. However, if a new opening to the existing
structure is required for access to the conservatory, an application
is required for that part of the work. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to install replacement windows? |
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Yes, 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. Please ensure on completion you obtain
the relevant installation certificate should you use a Fensa
registered company. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to carry out repairs to my house? |
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No, providing the repairs are of
a minor nature and you are replacing like with like. Consult
your local Building Control Office for further information. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to insert cavity wall insulation into an existing wall? |
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Yes |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to install a heating appliance? |
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Yes, unless it is installed
by a CORGI registered installer. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to install a new roof window? |
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Yes |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to build a detached garage? |
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No, provided it does not exceed 30m2
in floor area and is either built substantially of non-combustible
material or is not less than one metre from a dwelling or
boundary of the site or a road. |
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Do I need to make a Building Control application
to build an attached garage? |
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Yes, but a carport, open on at least
two sides, or a covered way or similar structure at ground
level is exempt, provided it does not exceed 30m2 in area. |
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