conveting a window to door

[hak06]

Guys
i want to convert my sitting room window facing the garden to a door.
also seal off a door in the kitchen which also has a window for light to come in.

basically i want to remove the kitchen single glazed door and seal off the wall with brick and moved this door in the place of sitting room window.

at the moment i have to go through the kitchen to access my garden but if i convert the window in to a door in my sitting room i will have direct access to the garden from my sitting room. which look nicer in my view.

Now the big question is do i need some kind of permission from the local authority to do this.
i will be using the space occupied by the window for the door so i would not be breaking any wall or anything.

i have attached a current downstair floor plan for understanding .

anyhelp will be appreciated.

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• hak06
• 27 May 2011
• 1

 

[noseall]

Crack on, no need for any permissions.

 

[DevilDamo]

Realisitically, you would need some kind of certification/approval...

Since 1 April 2002 building regulations have applied to all replacement glazing. The regulations apply to thermal performance and other areas such as safety, air supply, means of escape and ventilation.

An external window or door is a "controlled fitting" under the Building Regulations and as a result of this classification these Regulations set out certain standards to be met when such a window or door is replaced.

You could use an installer registered with a competent person scheme (BSI, CERTASS or FENSA). A registered installer will be approved to carry out the work to comply with building regulations without involving local authority building control. When work is complete you will receive a certificate showing the work was done by a registered installer. More information about Competent Person Schemes can be found on the CLG website.

Alternatively, you could use an unregistered installer or DIY, in which case approval can be sought from the relevant Building Control Body – either at your Local Authority or an Approved Inspector. They will check the replacement window(s) or door(s) for compliance and, if satisfied, issue a certificate of compliance.

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/doorswindows

 

[Heretohelp]

Yes it is controllable work and constitutes building work which is not covered by any competent persons scheme. An application will be required. Schemes such as FENSA will only cover replacement windows where size of openings remain the same (both height and width). Speak with your local LABC office, they are nice most days