Written by Planning permission and building regulation approvals are two major conditions for both internal and external modifications to houses. Comprehending and recognizing these aspects is imperative for a seamless and satisfactory process.
Planning Permission
Planning permission is needed for almost every serious alteration to a dwelling, for instance:
Extensions: Extensions attached to your home; rear, side, and loft extensions.
Conversions: Converting parts of the existing building, such as garages or outbuildings, into habitable space.
Demolition: Either of a portion of the building or demolishing the whole block.
When Planning Permission is Not Required:
Some kinds of work are normally granted under permitted development rights, wherein certain modifications could take place without full planning permission. Such rights, however, have specific conditions, and it is important for you to check on these matters with your local planning authority.
Building Regulations
Building regulations provide for safety, health, and welfare matters within buildings. It covers a great range of things as follows:
Structural Safety: To ensure that buildings are structurally reliable.
Fire Safety: A number of fire safety measures must be put in place for the risks they will pose to inhabitants.
Energy Efficiency: Increasing energy efficient design and construction.
Accessibility: Ensures that buildings are constructed for physically impaired people.
Sanitation, Hygiene, and Water Supply: Provision of adequate sanitation and safe water supply.
Application of professional advice
It is wise to seek professional advice from an architect or planning consultant when dealing with comprehensive planning permission and building regulations. They can do the following:
Assess Your Project: Assess the viability of the individual project and the potential impediments.
Planning Application: Prepare and submit comprehensive applications for the grant of planning permission.
Building Regulations: Apply for and approve the compliance of building regulations.
Render Expert Advice: Render expert opinions on best design, materials, and methods.
Engage a licensed professional for a high chance of success in any applications for planning permission and the compliance with any other relevant law concerning your proposed project.
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