rebuiling our extension walls

[hardtail]

hi there we have lived in our house for 7 years now and i has always had an extension on the back of the garage in which our kitchen is in ,problem i have is the two walls from the extension which leads to the garden are of very bad workmanship an annoys me everyday also the position of the window and door,my question is can prop up and remove the walls and rebuild them on the same footing and move the door and window with out the need for bc or planning permission as im only replacing what is already there many thanks tim

 

[noseall]

"Where 25% or more of an external wall is re-built, re-rendered, re-clad externally or re-plastered, re-lined internally then building regulations will apply".

You have been warned.

But in answer to the first part, yes you could demolish the outer skin and re-build.

 

[Richard C]

Doesn't treally work like that; you won’t need planning but what your doing is more than just maintenance & it must comply with current Building Regulations & because your changing things, a submission should be made but as long as you’re aware & take account of the 24% rule, you should be OK.

After propping, I completely demolished & rebuilt the 6m front elevation of a 40 year old extension we have here to get rid of & integrate the space taken up by an old internal heating oil tank installation, dustbin cupboard & redundant back door. BI was happy with my just rebuilding a new cavity wall to the front elevation to current insulation standards but also wanted to inspect the new lintel installations I made for a 1.8m set of French doors a small office window to the side elevation.

 

[ajrobb]

From my recent conversation with my local planning control officer, changing external door positions might require planning consent.