But in principle small detached buildings comprising of either a single storey building of not more than 30m2 floor area or a building which does not have a floor area larger than 15m2; extensions to buildings at ground level comprising of a conservatory, porch, covered yard or covered way or a carport open on at least two sides, are all exempt.
Common examples of work are listed below (remember you will need to apply to us BEFORE starting any work) :-
New Buildings & Extensions
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New buildings & extensions (also see exempt work)
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Loft conversions and dormer windows
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Rebuilding of a fire damaged building
Alterations & Services (to controlled buildings)
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All alterations to load-bearing parts
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Internal alterations to layout of a building
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New structural openings
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Re-roofing
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Underpinning (all or part)
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Cavity Wall insulation
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All new or altered "controlled works or fitting" which are NOT being carried out by a registered member of a Competent Persons Scheme (see separate section)
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All notifiable electrical work NOT carried out by a Part P Competent Persons.
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All replacement windows NOT carried out by registered memebr of Competent Persons Scheme
Change of Use / Conversions
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Converting non-habitable part of a building into habitable use (eg converting a garage, loft or out building)
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Converting a dwelling into flats or flats into a single dwelling
This list is not exhaustive and if there is any double please contact us.
