ABSTRACT

This simple-to-use, practical guide to altering or extending property is invaluable to all those who are trying to ensure that the processes involved are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively. For those working or planning to work in the construction industry, it will remind them of the pitfalls of local requirements, building control and planning.

part |1 pages

PART ONE: Introduction

chapter 1|6 pages

A general guide to drawing the plan

chapter 2|2 pages

The need for control

chapter 3|2 pages

The Local Authority

part |1 pages

PART TWO: More on Planning

chapter 4|6 pages

Council planning policies

chapter 5|8 pages

Is planning approval necessary?

chapter 6|7 pages

Applying for planning permission

chapter 8|16 pages

Other design aspects for consideration

part |1 pages

PART THREE: More on Building Control

chapter 9|4 pages

More on building control

chapter 10|1 pages

Is building control approval required?

chapter 11|7 pages

Making the building control submission

part |1 pages

PART FOUR: Building Construction

chapter 13|11 pages

The foundations

chapter 14|13 pages

External walls

chapter 15|3 pages

Internal walls

chapter 16|5 pages

Ground floors

chapter 17|2 pages

Timber upper floors

chapter 18|8 pages

Flat roofs

chapter 19|12 pages

Pitched roofs

chapter 20|1 pages

Finishes etc.

chapter 22|4 pages

Staircases

chapter 23|4 pages

Drainage and plumbing

chapter 24|4 pages

Other building control aspects

part |1 pages

Part Five: Mainly for Consultants/Conclusion

chapter 25|1 pages

Preparing to meet the client

chapter 26|7 pages

Meeting the client

chapter 27|2 pages

Conclusion

part |1 pages

APPENDICES