Moving a plug socket out of cooker's exclusion zone

NickB2017

Just to provide an update:

We checked with a local engineer that disconnecting the plug, removing the fuse for the cooker's electrical circuit and blanking off the plate with stainless steel would make it non-combustible and therefore compliant with best practice. They confirmed this.

We'll then re-route the washing machine's power needs to a plug that is slightly further away.

We have an electrician coming to do the above later in the week - estimated price of £45 excl. materials.

We did look at eye-level grill cookers but honestly the choice is shocking and the reviews of those that are available aren't great. Plus, if we eventually move, a standard free-standing cooker will offer a lot more flexibility in subsequent kitchens than an eye-level grill cooker.

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Have you talked to your landlord yet?

NickB2017

Yes - he is happy with the above solution. I said I'd be happy to fund it given the low cost.