Some guidance please..

[Dougie212]

Hi there..

I wonder if someone could offer some guidance about building regulations please.

I am looking at doing our house and it would appear everything I am suggesting doing, no matter how small requires a notification or submission of some sort that I am led to believe costs £150 each time..

Basically, I am now looking at utilising the space under my stairs and installing a small access door.. I no terms will it be a full size door but just something we can maybe duck into or reach inside and store some stuff.

I have emailed our local building control for their advice, but wanted to just ask the question on here too, as I think I'll be waiting a while for a response.

For the described job, would I need any permissions or submit anything to building control or the council before commencing work..?

Many Thanks

Dougie

 

[^woody^]

That work does not sound like it requires an application

Also, things can be grouped into one application for one fee, so not £150 every time

 

[Dougie212]

Thanks for your advice and help woody!!... I'm glad, as I was a little dismayed when I had thought of re using my chimney as an open fire as we did have a gas fire in there and was told it wasn't worth it due to the processes of planning and building control...

Many Thanks

Dougie