Building Regs/ permission needed for a new downstairs toilet ?

Sezzler

Morning,

I was hoping someone may be able to help me with a small query I have regarding the building of a new down stairs toilet ?

We currently have an old front porch that we wish to replace at the front of our house with a new one but we would like to incorporate a downstairs toilet into part of it.

Ive read that I can have a downstairs porch but it cannot exceed three square meters and I'm assuming that this would include the toilet space.

Would I need to apply for any permissions etc for the toilet ? I cant seem to find anything within the goverment planning portal site.

Thank you

WTFH

Without knowing your location, or other information, it's hard to say.

The easiest way to find out is to ask your local council planning department. Most have a pre-approval process where you can write/email with your idea and they will give you advice. Check out your local council website.

Sezzler

thank you for replying.

The local council want £300 for answering that question so I was trying to get a feel if others had needed permission before spending any money.

Out of interest what other information is required ?

WTFH

Are you in a conservation area?
Is your house listed?
Which council is it?

My local council do free "informal" pre planning advice, or you pay £60 for formal advice.

Sezzler

Are you in a conservation area? No
Is your house listed? No
Which council is it? Warwick District Council

Captain_Flack.

Sezzler wrote: »

Are you in a conservation area? No
Is your house listed? No
Which council is it? Warwick District Council

Have you read this?

http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/667D7A56-CB80-4764-BE4D-BD3A6CA5E599/0/residentialdesignguideweb.pdf

Sezzler

Captain_Flack. wrote: »

Have you read this?

http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/667D7A56-CB80-4764-BE4D-BD3A6CA5E599/0/residentialdesignguideweb.pdf

I have seen this before and I believe the only part that I think would apply would be the section covering the 45 degree rule. As our existing porch does not contravene this rule then the new one wont either as we do not want to increase the size of the porch

jimmy_81

Have you read the sticky on this board regarding planning permission v building control? Apologies if you have, but it's not clear from your post. Think that might help, if not!

In my understanding - you might not need planning permission, but to add a toilet, I'm almost sure you DO need building control approval. I may be mistaken though...

Sezzler

Captain_Flack. wrote: »

Have you read this?

http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/667D7A56-CB80-4764-BE4D-BD3A6CA5E599/0/residentialdesignguideweb.pdf

I have seen this before and I believe the only part that I think would apply would be the section covering the 45 degree rule. As our existing porch does not contravene this rule then the new one wont either as we do not want to increase the size of the porch

WTFH

According to their website, the fee is £35, not £300.
http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/WDC/Planning/Planning+applications/Do+I+need+planning+permission/Residential+planning/default.htm
(although if you're going through an architect, that would explain the other £265 - their fees!)

Sezzler

jimmy_81 wrote: »

Have you read the sticky on this board regarding planning permission v building control? Apologies if you have, but it's not clear from your post. Think that might help, if not!

In my understanding - you might not need planning permission, but to add a toilet, I'm almost sure you DO need building control approval. I may be mistaken though...

I had a quick look through but I could find a similar situation so was unsure.