Anyone clued up on Building regs/planning permission? - Page 2

Trisman · 22nd May 2016, 16:41

It sounds like it'll fall within permitted development regards planning, but you will still need to meet building reg requirements.

The internal manhole could be an issue, but your best bet would be to speak to building control. There are ways round that issue that don't require you to rerun your sewer!

Most building control depts will be happy to speak to you, but it does vary quite a bit from council to council.

coolguy · 22nd May 2016, 19:32

Different Councils, and different personnel mean there are few hard and fast rules. Your local Planning Dept will certainly be the best bet. They are usually happy to give helpful advice free of charge - at least mine is, but then I am Chairman of Planning, and hope I am a nice guy!

valleygixer · 22nd May 2016, 19:37

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Originally Posted by coolguy

Different Councils, and different personnel mean there are few hard and fast rules. Your local Planning Dept will certainly be the best bet. They are usually happy to give helpful advice free of charge - at least mine is, but then I am Chairman of Planning, and hope I am a nice guy!

Do you know anyone in other councils planning dept.

zedhed · 22nd May 2016, 19:47

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Originally Posted by valleygixer

I'm planning on buying a new house [1930 built] 3 bed semi on a corner plot.

I want to build a rear sunroom under permitted planning. 3 mtr depth along the length of the rear elevation. This falls under the permitted construction as far as I can see.

I also plan to partition off the room and include a wc and utility room. This area will be accessed by the existing back door. The main sun room will be accessed by French doors which will replace the existing dining room window. This is where I am confused if this is acceptable?

It will also mean that the toilet waste pipe will run within the construction. The man hole cover will sit approx 0.5m outside the new construction.

Never mind that,get your priorities right and get yourself a garage/workshop built.

valleygixer · 22nd May 2016, 21:38

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Originally Posted by zedhed

Never mind that,get your priorities right and get yourself a garage/workshop built.

That's why I'm buying the house!!

coolguy · 22nd May 2016, 23:47

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Originally Posted by valleygixer

Do you know anyone in other councils planning dept.

Sorry, I don't, but I will ask my Officers when I meet them this week.

valleygixer · 23rd May 2016, 07:13

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Originally Posted by coolguy

Sorry, I don't, but I will ask my Officers when I meet them this week.

Thanks for that. It's TCBC. I'll ring them today and check. Think it's just building regs I need.

planenut · 23rd May 2016, 07:57

A site with loads of helpful info. is at http://www.diynot.com/diy/

Bigal2218 · 23rd May 2016, 08:11

This is what I know after having a major house refurbishment project, lasting 53 weeks:

Planning and Building Regulations are two separate departments in the local council. All planning applications are now only possible on-line. I would suggest you speak in person to the relevant departments of your council, because - particularly with Planning - they are loathe to provide written opinions at to whether your application will be successful. This is because applications are approved or rejected in public hearings hosted by lay persons, not Planning Department staff. These lay persons are however guided by recommendations made by a senior member of staff.

Building Regulations can be made as one 'complete comprehensive application, or alternatively under the permit scheme where you have to call in the building inspector at specified stages. For your project (which is relatively simple) I would suggest the former.

A second source of assistance would be to use the service of a planning consultancy who will be able make the applications on your behalf and provide advise. I would not recommend an architect which may be unnecessarily expensive. The council, once again may be able to direct you to a local consultancy.

zedhed · 23rd May 2016, 13:09

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Originally Posted by valleygixer

That's why I'm buying the house!!

Nice,I'm jealous now

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Bigal2218 Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Beckenham Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Anyone clued up on Building regs/planning permission? This is what I know after having a major house refurbishment project, lasting 53 weeks: Planning and Building Regulations are two separate departments in the local council. All planning applications are now only possible on-line. I would suggest you speak in person to the relevant departments of your council, because - particularly with Planning - they are loathe to provide written opinions at to whether your application will be successful. This is because applications are approved or rejected in public hearings hosted by lay persons, not Planning Department staff. These lay persons are however guided by recommendations made by a senior member of staff. Building Regulations can be made as one 'complete comprehensive application, or alternatively under the permit scheme where you have to call in the building inspector at specified stages. For your project (which is relatively simple) I would suggest the former. A second source of assistance would be to use the service of a planning consultancy who will be able make the applications on your behalf and provide advise. I would not recommend an architect which may be unnecessarily expensive. The council, once again may be able to direct you to a local consultancy.

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