ABSTRACT
This simple-to-use, practical guide to altering or extending property is invaluable to all those who are trying to ensure that the processes involved are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively. For those working or planning to work in the construction industry, it will remind them of the pitfalls of local requirements, building control and planning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |1 pages
PART ONE: Introduction
chapter |6 pages
A general guide to drawing the plan
chapter |2 pages
The need for control
chapter |2 pages
The Local Authority
part |1 pages
PART TWO: More on Planning
chapter |6 pages
Council planning policies
chapter |8 pages
Is planning approval necessary?
chapter |7 pages
Applying for planning permission
chapter |7 pages
Conservation areas/listed buildings/tree preservation orders
chapter |16 pages
Other design aspects for consideration
part |1 pages
PART THREE: More on Building Control
chapter |4 pages
More on building control
chapter |1 pages
Is building control approval required?
chapter |7 pages
Making the building control submission
part |1 pages
PART FOUR: Building Construction
chapter |11 pages
The foundations
chapter |13 pages
External walls
chapter |3 pages
Internal walls
chapter |5 pages
Ground floors
chapter |2 pages
Timber upper floors
chapter |8 pages
Flat roofs
chapter |12 pages
Pitched roofs
chapter |1 pages
Finishes etc.
chapter |1 pages
Ventilation to habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and WCs
chapter |4 pages
Staircases
chapter |4 pages
Drainage and plumbing
chapter |4 pages
Other building control aspects
part |1 pages
Part Five: Mainly for Consultants/Conclusion
chapter |1 pages
Preparing to meet the client
chapter |7 pages
Meeting the client
chapter |2 pages
Conclusion
part |1 pages
APPENDICES