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Planning permission for replacement roof on a flat?
I own the top floor flat in a converted Victorian house in London. We think we need to replace the roof. I know that flats do not have "permitted development" rights so in principle we need planning permission. But do we need permission if it is a "like for like" replacement? What counts as "like for like"?
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"No planning permission is needed.
"Replacing roof tiles without altering the structure or appearance of the roof does not require formal planning permission. It is often regarded as maintenance work or a "like-for-like" replacement (using a similar material)."
"Replacing roof tiles without altering the structure or appearance of the roof does not require formal planning permission. It is often regarded as maintenance work or a "like-for-like" replacement (using a similar material)."
Answered on 14th Feb 2024 - Member since Feb 2024 -
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"No , as long as you keep it the same , so take
It all
Of and either use the same
Tiles or new tiles
Which are like the old
Ones"
It all
Of and either use the same
Tiles or new tiles
Which are like the old
Ones"
Answered on 22nd Mar 2024 - Member since Sep 2023 -
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"No planning needed for a like for like replacement"
Answered on 13th Feb 2024 - Member since May 2019 -
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"No planning is needed if its like for like mate do u know what is on there already"
Answered on 13th Feb 2024 - Member since Mar 2022 -
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"No as long as your not charging the structure of your roof no need for planning permission"
Answered on 13th Feb 2024 - Member since Jun 2023 -
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"No planning permission is required, however you need to ensure it is installed to current regulations and insulated accordingly"
Answered on 14th Feb 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 -
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"You need planning permission for like for like replacement
Counts is if like for like is same height size length and structure"
Counts is if like for like is same height size length and structure"
Answered on 13th Feb 2024 - Member since Jan 2020 -
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