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There are certain buildings and building works that do not need formal application. This is generally because they are:
Please see the document below for a guide to exempt buildings:
| Exempt Buildings and Formal Approval Required Guide (68kB PDF) |
Even though your proposals may be exempt from the Building Regulations you still may require Planning Permission. This has to be applied for separately and advice should be obtained from our Planning Control Team.
It is advisable to notify both Building Control and Planning Control with written details and sketches of your proposals to confirm that any planned work is exempt from Building Regulations and has the required Planning Permission.
The examples given below are for illustration purposes only. Select a type of development for more information:
| Porches (30kB PDF) |
| Carports (31kB PDF) |
| Conservatory (31kB PDF) |
| Covered yard or covered way (32kB PDF) |
| Extensions or alterations to an existing exempt building (48kB PDF) |
| Small detached buildings which contains no sleeping accommodation (48kB PDF) |
| Part N, glazing and materials protection (57kB PDF) |
To find out more please contact us.
Page last reviewed 17 Nov 2008