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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.
    There is no fee but you do have to apply for permission.
  • pimento
    pimento Posts: 6,243 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
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  • leveller2911
    leveller2911 Posts: 8,061 Forumite
    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.
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