Author Archives: Natalie
Regualtions for external lighting
If you want to install external lighting on to your home, you do not need planning permission. However, if you live in a listed building, you may require listed building consent. Installing external lights Although you do not need planning permission to install external lights on to your property, reasonable provisions should be made to […]
Electrical circuits
If you plan to carry out work on your home electrics, in general you do not need to seek planning permission or consult with your Local Planning Authority. However, if your home is listed and you are planning to carry out work which will change the character of the property, you will need to apply […]
Repairs and maintenance of sewers
If your local sewer needs repairing or if you need to carry out general maintenance, then generally, you do not need planning permission. However, if you are not the sole owner of the sewer, you will need to seek permission from the owners. Failure to do this can result in legal. In the case of […]
Repairs and maintenance of drains
If you need to carry out work on your drains, then you will be pleased to know that in general you do not need planning permission for any minor repairs or maintenance. Drains are classed as permitted development and therefore homeowners are free to carry out work within certain boundaries. The different types of drain […]
Manhole covers and drains
Prior to carrying out any work on drainage systems that are not owned by yourself, you should establish who the owner is. Drainage systems are very usually owned and maintained by private companies, however some councils in the UK employ their own workforce. You do not normally need to apply for any type of planning […]
Don’t get caught out by Building Control
If you love to do DIY work you’re not alone. Every single day, thousands of homeowners set about to improve their homes. It is important that you don’t get caught out by Building Control if you are carrying out home improvement projects. Some projects fall under ‘notifiable work’. There are some types of projects that […]
Underpinning
You do not require planning permission to carry out maintenance on your home’s foundations. Underpinning, foundation work and maintenance is considered a permitted development. If you live in a building that is listed or a building that is located within a designated area, such as a National Park or an Area of Outstanding National Beauty, […]
Changing a residence into a shop
If you want to change your residential property into a shop then you will, in all circumstances, require planning permission to do so. The process for changing your property’s usage is fairly simple, although to do so with a favourable decision, it is important to have a good understanding of the class system. Understanding A1 […]