Zapp Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Looking for some advice on building regs/planning consent please. My living room and dining room are currently separate rooms with a shared adjoining wall. I'd like to open this out to make it one big room. My question is, do I need planning consent to do so? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Please ignore. I found the answer with one quick google search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You do not need planning consent but you will need Building Regulations consent if you are to insert a steel rsj to take the weight of the floor above. Others may advise that you don't need this consent but you will have problems when you come to sell the house if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Ah, ok thank you. It wasnt as simple as I thought then - that's exactly what we would be doing. Is gaining BR consent complicated or expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 No, just need to get calcs for steel and make the application, 350/400 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Righto, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Jdog is correct , the amount of people come to sell a property on and don't have the relevant paperwork. It also depends on the construction of Said wall ,is it load bearing (solid wall) or just a lightweight stud partition etc . A few variables to take into consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 That's exactly the sort of thing I want to avoid - if something is going to be done, I want it to be done properly with no nasty surprises later. It's a load bearing brick wall in a Victorian property, so it will need to be a proper job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) You're going to need a Cornish builder then. I'll get me coat. Edited July 9, 2017 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You'll need a structural engineer to work out the loads and size of steel and some drawings to send into the council. It's not a difficult job but it's important it's done correctly, so get someone in who you trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Get engineer to calc beam send to building controll..prop wall/ceiling cut whacking great hole fit beam replaster paint job done....simples.....lol 2 men 3 days 1 skip steel no more than £60 per mtr..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) RE: Building regs- you can now use private companies to do the building regs, you dont have to use the council inspector ( and dont have to pay their high fees!!). The private companies still do the checks and then submit and register them with the council. Edited July 9, 2017 by silver pigeon69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Get engineer to calc beam send to building controll..prop wall/ceiling cut whacking great hole fit beam replaster paint job done....simples.....lol 2 men 3 days 1 skip steel no more than £60 per mtr..... great hole, FiT PADSTONES?, fit beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 That's exactly the sort of thing I want to avoid - if something is going to be done, I want it to be done properly with no nasty surprises later. It's a load bearing brick wall in a Victorian property, so it will need to be a proper job. Its not Listed is it? As if it is you may require Listed Building Consent depending on what is listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 It's a permitted development but will need building regs if rsj to go in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 PM Mikee on hear .he is your man . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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