Self build extension/garage

wooffy · 28 Apr 2009

I'm planning on building an attatched garage to the side of my house some time in the very near future and was wondering do I have to have buildings regs plans drawn up or can it be done on a building notice? I'm not 100% sure what a building notice entails I'm just assuming it's a series of inspections by the bco at set stages up to completion.
It's going to be the same length as my house (7 meters) and between 4 and 5 meters wide dependent on what the planning dept allow. It will be brick outer leaf with block inner with kingspan or similar cavity insulation and a pitched roof that matches the existing one on the house itself.

I can't afford to throw money at this so that's why I'm self building and would like to save some of the plan costs etc as I have a tight budget to work with.

freddiemercurystwin · 28 Apr 2009

Have a thorough read here first: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/

wooffy · 28 Apr 2009

Already perused that. Still doesn't give me any clear laymans answers as to can a self builder build on a note and what are the ins and outs of a building notice.

freddiemercurystwin · 28 Apr 2009

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115313929148.html

^woody^ · 28 Apr 2009

You can do it on a building notice, unless there is a public sewer below or near, in which case you will need full plans

wooffy · 28 Apr 2009

Cheers for that link freddy, I swear I was going blind trawling around that site.

Woody, I've got the utility plans for here as I wanted to know about public drains etc on the property when I bought it and thankfully none are on my land. My own sewer runs out the back of the property towards the house behind mine so no probs with that aswell.

wooffy · 28 Apr 2009

There are also specific exclusions in the regulations as to when building notices cannot be used. These are:

* Where a new building will front onto a private street

Ooh this bit worries me! The garage will be within two meters of a public highway but within my boundary by at least 500cm.

^woody^ · 28 Apr 2009

A private street is not a public highway

wooffy · 28 Apr 2009

Phew that's a relief!

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