Do i need permission to knock down a built in cupboard

AmyAlex

its a storage cupboard - we dont think it is load bearing just a bit clueless and want to make sure we do the correct thing

glasgowdan

Is the wall brick when you knock it, or wood/plaster?

AmyAlex

its not brick so i assume wood and plaster

in one of the bedrooms there is a similar cupboard that is definatly brick or concrete or something

If thats the case can that be knocked down or not?

thanks

phill99

martindow wrote: »

I'm not sure of this. The OP's description is of a (I assume) wooden cupboard/ room divider which one would hope is not structural in any way. You wouldn't need consent for removing a cupboard I would have thought.

In a leasehold flat, whether it is structural or not is irrelevant. As a leaseholder, you don't own the walls of your flat, let alone the right to knock them down. I have been involved in this through my work on numerous occasions.

AmyAlex

ok great thanks - before doing anything we will go to the leaseholders for permission

if next door have done it can we assume that we can with permission or could we still get told we cant

thanks

phill99

AmyAlex wrote: »

If thats the case can that be knocked down or not?

We don't know.


You need the advice of a builder, but more importantly you will need to speak to the freeholder who will have the last word in this matter.

xylophone

to make the kitchen bogger,

Doesn't sound very hygienic....:eek:

AmyAlex

haha - well spotted

I just want to make it bigger!

Bob_Dean

phill99 wrote: »

We don't know.


You need the advice of a builder, but more importantly you will need to speak to the freeholder who will have the last word in this matter.

Check you lease as if it is an internal wall and not structral you may not need to get the freeholders permission. If it is an external or loadbearing wall then that changes things.

Alderbank

No-one has mentioned fire safety yet but often in flats, especially high rise, separation is needed between living room and kitchen for fire safety reasons. You need to check with Building Control - if the front door is the only means of escape then altering internal walls or doors could place your family at risk