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Do we need building control/permission to change lintel/windows/doors on side of house?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.45 PM

Hi guys, would really appreciate on whether we need building control approval for our planned work: Replacing existing kitchen window (1470mm wide) on side of house (ground floor), with new door (800mm wide) and new smaller window (400mm wide). I believe the existing lintel will need to be replaced with one ~300mm longer. There will be a block pillar between the new window and door, adding support for lintel. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Will

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Hi Will You can change your window to the doors you want. One suggestion and you would need to is to make sure you put props into position to hold the house up while putting the beam in and the doors. If you need help with anything else please give me a message Alex
Answered14 February 2022
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Jw services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Oxford
No you don’t need to contact building control it is not structural or integral While replacing lintel use acro props and strongboys to the wall above lintel
Answered14 February 2022
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Anonymous user

Hi Will you will either have to apply to the building control dept in your area to inspect the work to obtain a building regs certificate or get a Fensa approved contractor who can give self certify . The certificate would be required if you move house as move and more surveyers are requesting these to ensure the windows and doors meet the current regulations .
Answered19 February 2022
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EJR Pro Build

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Reading
Hi there, yes it possible to change the window to door to a combination unit and insert a new lintel if the owing is to be wider tha what was originally there make sure the new lintel is suffice acro probs would also need to be used and tje window and door would need to be fitted by a registered FENSA installer or signed off by building control to show they are compliant. Hope this helps If we can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me
Answered19 February 2022
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