ABSTRACT
Occasionally, you may need to apply for planning permission for some of these works because your council has made an Article 4 direction withdrawing permitted development rights.
Do I need approval to carry out repairs to my house, shop or office? No – if the repairs are of a minor nature – e.g. replacing the felt to a flat roof, repointing brickwork, or replacing floorboards. Yes – if the repair work is major in nature – e.g. removing a substantial part of a wall and rebuilding it, or underpinning a building.
