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Opening up a old fireplace & installing new lintel to raise height. Do

Posted by Gary Miller, on
Opening up a old fireplace & installing new lintel to raise height. Does this require building consent?
William Keogh

William Keogh

Yes will need architect to draw plan and engineers structural requirements, then advised to planning for permission.

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