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The following list and diagram give information on buildings and works which are exempt from the Building Regulations. Further information is available in Do I need to make a Building Regulation Application and Frequently Asked Questions. For comprehensive advice on exemptions please contact us.
Domestic
- Shed or similar (no sleeping accommodation) less than 15m² floor area.
- Conservatory less than 30m² floor area, providing at least 75% of roof and 50% walls are made of translucent material and separating door is retained to the dwelling.
- Porch less than 30m² floor area, providing the separating door is retained to the dwelling.
- Covered way, covered yard or car port, open on at least two sides, less than 30m² floor area.
- Garage or other detached building (no sleeping accommodation) either: less than 30m² floor area and substantially non-combustible or, less than 30m² floor area and 1.0m or more from boundary.
In addition:
Buildings controlled under other legislation such as ancient monuments;
Detached buildings not frequented by people such as those used solely for housing plant and machinery;
Most greenhouses and agricultural buildings;
The buildings above are not exempt if used for retail, packing or exhibiting purposes;
- Temporary buildings erected for not more than 28 days;
- Site huts and other similar ancillary buildings which contain no sleeping accomodation;
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