Don’t get confused between planning permission (including permitted development) and building regulations.
The first looks after the permission to build whilst the other is responsible for ensuring that buildings are safe and fit for purpose i.e. checking that the building is thermally efficient, structurally sound etc.
Building control is separate to planning and you must check if you need approval before you construct or change buildings in certain ways.
UK Building Regulations have recently changed you can visit http://www.legislation.gov.uk If you are in any doubt give your local Building Control (normally accessed via your Local Authority) a call and they will confirm.
We plan to update this page soon.
This page aims to promote an awareness of the route through planning and building regulations for a smaller space, but it is not intended to constitute advice. Every effort is made to ensure that the information is correct at the date of publication and to avoid any statement which may mislead. However, no duty of care is assumed to any person and no liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy.
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