The research is all done and we’ve uncovered at least 21 house renovation projects you can tackle to upgrade your home without going through the painful planning permission process. Take a look at the list below.
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13. Replacing A Roof
Replacing a roof can be a costly affair, so you’ll be pleased to know, no planning consent is required for this job, providing you are not altering the height or plane of the roof. Photo: Russell Jones.
14. Converting A Basement
If you’re lucky enough to have space underneath your house, either in the form of a basement or cellar, this can provide a valuable living space when properly converted. Although there are several obstacles when completing a basement conversion (such as damp proofing and ceiling height), planning permission isn’t one of them, provided it doesn’t alter the external appearance of the house. Photo: Russell Jones
15. Adding Roof Windows.
Roof lights and roof windows do an amazing job at bringing extra light into a building! For a roofer, this is usually a fairly simple job that simply involves cutting away roof timbers and adding new ones to strengthen the roof to carry the weight. Photo: Russell Jones.
16. Building A Swimming Pool.
For many people, having a swimming pool is the dream. Who wouldn’t want to wake up and head straight downstairs for a dip? If building a swimming pool is a possibility for you, then you’ll be pleased to know that you can build either an indoor or outdoor pool without planning permission. Photo: Russell Jones.