Will I need planning permit to install an upstairs toilet?

Question

wondering because of the new sewer line that will have to be fitted

Answer 1

You should check out http://www.planningportal.gov.uk as it's very helpful and should hopefully answer your question...however, although I don't fully know the law on this matter, I would think that you don't need planning permission but please don't go on my word alone.

Good luck.

:-)

Answer 2

Whether or not you need a permit varies wildly from community to community. Some communities have no restrictions or inspections for renovations and others have strict inspections and building permit requirements. There is no way to answer without knowing where you are.

The fastest way would be for you to call your town or county's building office. It should be listed in the phone book. If you can't find anything, call the town or county clerk and ask there. Where I live, you theoretically need a building permit to replace a broken water heater! A new toilet would require a building permit and several inspections.

Answer 3

Hi,
You will only need planning permition if the building is a listed building, other than that you can have has many toilets as you want. Hope this is of help.
Regards Jason.

Answer 4

certain, you want a sparkling wax ring. for the duration of installation, the wax ring is compressed and acts as an interface between the type of the drain hollow and the bottom of the lavatory. the shape will be diverse for each lavatory and this is certain installation. it really is why the wax ring is thicker than the hollow between lavatory bottom and drain commencing. even as ever a rest room is bumped off, pull the former plastic chute away and then, utilising a putty knife, scrape the most suitable wax off the lavatory and drain commencing. position a sparkling wax ring onto the bottom of the lavatory with the chute dealing with down. Have a helper lay on the floor to handbook the lavatory because it really is diminished into position. Press down on the lavatory to compress the recent wax ring. connect washers & nuts over the mounting studs. this would insure the lavatory does not leak.

Answer 5

Absolutely. This is a major alteration to a basic system. It needs to be done correctly and with a permit pulled. If you ever try to sell the house, you will need records of major changes. Also, if something ever goes wrong, your insurance company will expect to see the paperwork.

Answer 6

Depends where you live. I live in the country and when I want to build or remodel I just do it. If you are doing the work yourself and can do it without anyones knowing you are doing it, go for it. Permits and licenses are a way for city-counties to get more of your hard earned money.

Answer 7

in the UK, yes.

You can do this under "building notice". as its unlikely outline permission will be needed, uless you're in a conservation area.

Your council can tell you what to do. You'll need then to inspect any new drains you install ( and follow builind regs spec for deptch, gravel, connections, manhole covers etc )

Answer 8

absolutely yes we have just installed ours and it only took a couple of weeks to get a reply, call your local building control and ask for an engineer to visit you asap, you should be approved if all forms are filled in a matter of weeks!

Answer 9

Supposed to have building regs but if the soil pipe is just outside & you dont have to alter the drains I cant see any problem

Answer 10

Not sure but get in touch with your local planning ppl and they will advise you - better to ask than them coming and ripping it down ruining all your hard work cos u didnt ask and get permission