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 from the Building Regulations.
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 member 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 doubt please contact us either by;
or
telephone : 01603 430100
