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You've decided what you want - but is it permitted? Find out here.

Planning permission and building regulations are the essential requirements to follow when carrying out home improvements. Make sure you don't get caught out.

• Biomass fuelled appliances

  As long as the work is internal, you will not require planning permission for biomass fuelled appliances (unless you live in a listed building in which case, you'll need to check with your Local Planning Authority).read article

• Boilers and heating

  No planning permission is usually needed for replacing your boiler but if you live in a listed building you should check with your Local Planning Authority.read article

• Fuel tanks

  Since October 2008, liquid petroleum gas tanks are allowed to be installed without planning permission and small domestic fuel tanks can be installed without permission too.read article