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Does changing front door require permission from council
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Reading your thread made me look and I got a surprise or is that a shock!
Our local authority has this on their website
The following types of development to dwelling houses now require planning permission.
The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwelling. This includes works to:- the chimney
- the roof covering or roof features (soffit, facia, etc.) on the front slope
- the roof structure involving the construction of roof lights or dormers
- rainwater goods
- the wall involving the application of rendering, painting or cladding
- alterations to masonry details, windows or window openings, doors and door surrounds
- Construction of a porch at the front of a house including the construction of doors enclosing an open porch.
- The erection or demolition of a gate, wall, fence or other means of enclosure within the curtilage of a dwelling house
- The installation of satellite television dishes and aerials.
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Paint the whole house luminous pink if you wish.
But not bright yellow.
http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2014/11/05/514872-greenock-yellow-house-owners-blast-officials-decision/"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair0 -
cyclonebri1 wrote: »No, 1 of the few things you can do that the council BC don't want a cut out of, :mad::mad:If the OP intends to replace the door and frame they will need to go through Building control for a "Building notice" (Fee payable) or have the work carried out through FENSA registered installer who will include the certificate fee in their quote but as we all know a FENSA registered company is not a guarantee of the job complying with building regulations..
As already mentioned if the house is in a Conservation area they may well need Planning Permission.0
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