Kitchen Fitting

Kitchen relocation in a 1 bed flat - Share of Freehold

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.50 PM

Hi, i have 1 bed ground floor flat with separate kitchen and want to move kitchen to the living room and create an open-plan, and also turn the current kitchen into a study given that COVID has meant I will now be working from home a minimum of 3 days of week. I do not intend on moving the boiler or the washing machine, essentially just the cupboards, sink, dishwasher with an electric hob and oven. I bought the flat in February and own share of freehold and the leasehold is 980years remaining. I have been trying to establish with the management company how I go about making the application for the changes but 3 months later still nothing. I wrote a letter and provided an overview to them and the directors of the management company (they won't let me join the board for some reason but that's another issue) And the only response I have received after continually chasing for 3 months is - yes I will need to complete an application but they are not sure what I do. Very resentful paying the service charge to these but hey ho. Any ideas? I know I will need to get building control approval to ensure I meet the necessary fire and electrical regs. Many thanks!