My house is detched. The kitchen has an external doorway which leads to the side of the house. I want to brick up the doorway. Do I need planning permission to do this?
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
What is meant by u-values please DevilDamo?
What is meant by u-values please DevilDamo?
D.D. is simply saying that you need to insulate the cavity or at least brick up the opening to a thermal standard no worse than the existing.
This will involve filling the cavity with insulation cavity batts, probably.
Don't forget tie wires either, or dpc.
You will have to be a bit clearer with exactly what it is you are proposing, then we can advise if you need Building Regs Approval or not.it requires some kind of building regulations guy to look at the job
Well there may not be a first floor wall resting on your ground floor wall but the floor joists may well be, so the wall may be structural. You'll have to see which way the floor joists are running to find out. If it is structural you will need Building Control Approval. It is possible they may be interested in the layout in respect of fire, hard to be 100% sure from your description tbh. Your stairs/hallway up to the first floor are separated from the living/dinning room/kitchen etc at ground level presumably?
By the way, stud partitions, although more unlikely, can still be structural.
The LA that Deveilledeggs is referring to means Local Authority.
And by the way... never assume. Assumptions are the mother of all f*ck ups.
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local