Hi,
I'm wondering I can get some clarification on Building Regs and Planning permission for a future porch/downstairs loo build that I will get my family builder to do for me.
I live in a mid terrace and so expansion of the property is pretty limited.
Last Year I had a 12m2 conservatory added to the rear of the property and although I did not need planning permission of building regs for this work I did (due to being in old MOD housing) have to approach Mitie Scotgate who manage our 'site' for a buildover license on the basis my conservatory was going over an access cover for the guttering drains. (I chose to put an access in the conservatory floor using a cover I could tile).
Anyway, with the porch/loo things are obviously different. I believe I will have to contact Mitie and have a drain survey done again and apply for another 'buildover' license (crooks!!!!) for the work at the front of the property as the work will take place within 2m of existing pipes/access covers.
Conveniently the upstairs loo is at the front of the house with the downpipe coming down inside a cupboard in the kitchen behind some panelling and this is immediately the the right of the front door when looking at the house from the front.
My plan therefore is to build a porch around 4m2, containing a small loo with a bi fold door, move my existing front door to the front of the porch and fit an interior door where the front door is presently, with the waste pipe for the loo going through the brickwork and attached to the existing downpipe using a t collar.
I think I am safe with regard to the need for planning permission from the local council, but not sure if I will need building regs.
Can anyone confirm?
Thanks for your help!
I'm wondering I can get some clarification on Building Regs and Planning permission for a future porch/downstairs loo build that I will get my family builder to do for me.
I live in a mid terrace and so expansion of the property is pretty limited.
Last Year I had a 12m2 conservatory added to the rear of the property and although I did not need planning permission of building regs for this work I did (due to being in old MOD housing) have to approach Mitie Scotgate who manage our 'site' for a buildover license on the basis my conservatory was going over an access cover for the guttering drains. (I chose to put an access in the conservatory floor using a cover I could tile).
Anyway, with the porch/loo things are obviously different. I believe I will have to contact Mitie and have a drain survey done again and apply for another 'buildover' license (crooks!!!!) for the work at the front of the property as the work will take place within 2m of existing pipes/access covers.
Conveniently the upstairs loo is at the front of the house with the downpipe coming down inside a cupboard in the kitchen behind some panelling and this is immediately the the right of the front door when looking at the house from the front.
My plan therefore is to build a porch around 4m2, containing a small loo with a bi fold door, move my existing front door to the front of the porch and fit an interior door where the front door is presently, with the waste pipe for the loo going through the brickwork and attached to the existing downpipe using a t collar.
I think I am safe with regard to the need for planning permission from the local council, but not sure if I will need building regs.
Can anyone confirm?
Thanks for your help!