by collectors »
Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:32 am
[b]Found the locals councils updated page for this sort of works.
Exempt building works January 2010[/b]
Exempt work are:
1. the extension of a building by the addition at ground level of:
a) a conservatory, porch, covered yard or covered way; or
b) a carport open on at least two sides;
where the floor area does not exceed 30 square metres, provided that in the case of a conservatory or porch which is wholly or partly glazed, the glazing satisfies the requirement of Building Regulation Part N Safety Glazing. An exempt conservatory must be separated from the remainder of the house by a wall, door or window.
2. A detached single storey building, having a floor area which does not exceed 30 square metres, which contains no sleeping accommodation and is a building:
a) at no point of which is less than one metre from the boundary of its curtilage; or
b) which is constructed substantially of non-combustible material.
These exemptions cover:
1. Detached garages having less than 30 square metres in floor area, and constructed of non-combustible materials.
2. Detached summer house having less than 30 square metres in floor area, and containing no sleeping accommodation and constructed of non-combustible materials.
3. Timber sheds are also exempt providing they are less than 30 square metres in floor area, and positioned a minimum of one metre from the boundary of its curtilage.[b][/b]