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Considering whether or not you need building permission for your home improvement in Leicester?

Some buildings are considered by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister to be exempt from the requirement of the Building Regulation. If your desired home improvement fits the criteria, no building control permission is required.

Before proceeding with your home improvement it is necessary to notify the Local Authority with written details and sketches of your proposals. They will then confirm if the work is exempt. You can then keep this as your proof of permission if you ever come to sell your property.

Even though your proposals may be exempt from the Building Regulations you may still require Planning Permission. This has to be applied for separately and advice can be obtained from the Planning Portal – details below.

Types of buildings that can often be exempt from building control permission.
· 1. Porches
· 2. Carports
· 3. Conservatory
· 4. Covered yard or covered way
· 5. Extensions or Alterations to an existing exempt building
· 6. Small detached building not containing sleeping accommodation.