| Exemptions |
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| The Building Regulations allow some works to
be done without an application being required. In most instances
it is advisable to contact your local Building Control Department
to verify whether or not the work to be undertaken is in fact exempt. |
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| Full details of buildings which are
exempt are given in Schedule I of the Building Regulations. The
following domestic extensions, subject to a maximum internal floor
area of 30 square metres, are exempt from Building Regulation control
and may be constructed without making an application. Note that
Planning Permission may still be required and advice should be sought
from Planning Development Control |
| Detached Garages – these must be sited at least
1m from any boundary or be constructed substantially of non-combustible
material. |
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| Carports open on at least two sides |
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| Porches separated from the dwelling by a door
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| Conservatories – these must be separated from
the dwelling by an external quality door, have at least three
quarters of the area of the roof and half the area of the
walls made of light transmitting material and should incorporate
safety glazing where appropriate. The floor space should be
less than 30sqm. |
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