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Building regs compliance question

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.28 PM

Hello, looking for advice on whether I need to comply with 'proposed' and 'advisory' flood mitigation treatments in building a one storey side extension please. We applied to extend out to the side for a kitchen/diner. The house has been extended in the past 25 years with no planning conditions. The planning dept wrote to my architect and said 'i note that the property is in an area at risk from surface flooding. Can you provide floor levels and any proposed mitigation' My architect sent (without consultation) a response listing a number of 'advisory' actions. These included; Using limestone plaster - that's ok Sockets above 45cm - that's ok No concrete screed above insulation - this one isn't ok because we told him we wanted underfloor heating, and we have a concrete floor. Kitchen units to be wooden rather than particle / mdf - again not ok because this would add considerable cost. There are others but you get the gist. Planning permission was granted and there's no mention of any conditions relating to these proposals. The question is - do i need to comply with all of these or can I ignore them since they're just proposals? Any advice appreciated before I start talking to builders. Thanks

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Anonymous user

Hi. If you have received planning and building warrant with no conditions then it is fine to build as per your submitted drawings. They have only advised you if you wanted extra protection with it being in a flood area, however, as no conditions have been set out as part of the permissions granted then it’s fine to ignore. Hope this helps.

Answered17 March 2020

Anonymous user

If you have no conditions with planning then your good from that side. Building control can only act on whats down in the building regulations. If you don't have anything that says you must then stick to normal building regulation and your all OK. Your architect should be the one explain the building regulations, look up the approved documents from A to Q

Answered24 March 2020

RenTeK

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Halifax

Advisories are just that, however be warned, planners and architects have better things to do than spend time 'Advising' for no reason and because of your location i would check with your insurance company first......you may invalidate any future claim 'as you were materially aware of the risk'. Doing it right costs....doing it wrong costs even more.

Answered26 March 2020

Chris Booy Construction

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Bristol

If the fees have been paid for both planning permission and building regs then I would be inclined to contact building control for an inspection prior to the commencement of any works. They would be happy to turn up and give any advice, then you all know you’re reading from the same song sheet and any builders will have a clear idea of the work to be done

Answered30 March 2020

H & H Maintenance

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Guildford

Hi if I was asked about this problem I think would look at trying to solve the problem externally first . If it’s surface water , I would try come up with something to keep the surface water away from the building , french drains, soak aways , sump with pumps . As regards to adviseries if the water ingressed the building, the damage is done. so any measures on the inside would be futile. But you should comply with building reg and take advice from building control . I would be more inclined to talk to building control and the client and take external measures first . It’s difficult question to answer with out investigating . You may also want to speak to your insurance company . Hope this helps, good luck. Paul

Answered4 April 2020