I know it's not a load bearing wall and don't see why I should need permission but don't want any nasty shocks if I sell and it's picked up on the survey!!
2006-11-16 05:21:49 · 26 answers · asked by Phil R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Should have mentioned it's a bungalow..thanks all...think I'll go for it...now where's my chain-saw !!!!
2006-11-16 06:08:57 · update #1
No, you don't need permission
2006-11-16 05:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by tradesman011 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought a house with an open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen. Before too long we had restored the wall (with a two-way door) between the kitchen and the dining room to keep out cooking smells and keep heat in the dining room and put bi-fold panel doors between the dining room and living room. By separating the rooms up again we were able to save money on heating bills... If you remove walls you end up with a big room that your heating system may not be able to cope with. Bear in mind that most kitchens do not need heating as much as living/dining rooms and hence might not have a big enough radiator for the new larger room. Not sure about the serving hatch idea - that's so 1970's! We recently sold the house and everyone who viewed it said that the preferred the separate rooms. Our estate agent said that separate, i.e. more, rooms helps to sell the house... Whatever you do do, I am sure you will enjoy doing it. That's the fun of DIY! Good luck.
2016-03-28 22:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all the placed I've lived, you are not required to do so. HOWEVER, if this a full wall and not a half wall please make darn sure it isn't a 'load barring wall'. The only time that you may need to pull a permit (check with local authority) is adding/updating electrical, doing HVAC, changing hot water tank, building a new bathroom. If you are comfortable with them or have experience in these areas, screw the permit. All the city wants is their monies and to increase property tax. Been there done that. As far as I'm concerned, the less the government knows about my business the better I feel. Pulled the necessary permits one time..........the 'inspector' didn't know what they were looking at. I intentionally do a 'no-no' just see what would happen and the person failed. Of course it was done correctly after the job was given the city inspectors approval, BUT that proves my point.........doesn't it!
May you project be a successful one, enjoy.
2006-11-16 09:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by LifeRyder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in England/Wales, you won't need planning permission (unless, as has already been said, your bungalow is a listed building). If it's a structural wall,you will need approval under the Building Regulations.Your local Council's Building Inspectors will advise, and if in any doubt, contact them. Check in your attic, to see if anything is supported by the wall. Do the ceiling joists run across it, or are there separate joists for the kitchen on the one side and the dining room on the other, each with their ends supported by the wall? If so, knocking it out might unexpectedly increase your headroom....
2006-11-16 12:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by andrew f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check if it's not partial loading bearing first, some are. Depends on what it ties into above and the way your first floor beams run.
No permission required but if moving forces major changes to your electrics, these could be notifiable under building regulations.
Just go for it and say nothing. Check the context that some have answered the question, i think the zoning reply is refering to the US?
2006-11-16 05:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU usually need a permit or knowledgeable contractor to remove anything structual in a home, however if you are confident enough to know the difference between bearing and non-bearing...have at it.
you needn't go to the ceiling, remove the studs req. and head off the entry way between the two rms.
or email lme a pic of the outside of your home at the subject point and interior photos also of the subject area.
i'll get you aas close as you'll ever get without having a pro there personally.
2006-11-16 05:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case the laws vary by cities but usually you don't if you don't mess with water or electric. if there is an outlet in that wall than you will need a permit to get it moved or removed. and be careful i would hate for you to get an nasty shock. i closed in a big section of wall, but called the city first and this is the information they gave me.
2006-11-18 07:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by rib 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a listed building, then yes you need planning permission, if its not & your sure its not a load bearing wall then go for it
2006-11-16 05:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... legally if your disrupting electrical or plumbing work yes you do need a permit, but in your case you can to work without it. Since it's on the inside of your house, noone will really complain, and your not violating any coding or zoning laws. I don't think it will be a problem in the future when you want to sell, after all, its an improvement you make to YOUR house!...
We did alot of construction to our home when we purchased it, we obtained permits for the outside, but not the inside construction, and had no problems after when we had it appraised.
2006-11-16 05:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem last week.
As long as its not a supporting wall you can take it out.
Just make sure you remove any sockets and electrical lighting within it.
One other thing.......... tearing down a wall is great fun but VERY messy.
2006-11-17 03:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by baggies_70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have thought so, when we knocked down walls we asked builders to come round and give you a free quote, if it shouldn't be done then they will say. Get the quote and then do it yourself.Happy demolishing
2006-11-16 05:26:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋