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Opening up a closed chimney breast
Anonymous user 16/10/2026 - 12.01 PM
I currently have a chimney breast that is closed and plastered. I want to open it up and insert an electric stove so that it looks like a real log burner. Do I need to go through building control or planning to do this
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G&M Building and Maintenance
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
No you don't need planning control just open it up and make good any brickwork and flooring .and sweep the chimney than cover the top and fit a air vent
Answered16 October 2026
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