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Environment
Exemptions
Some buildings are exempt from Building Regulations, (but may still need planning permission).
These include:
- Conservatories
- Porches
- Carports
- Greenhouses and agricultural buildings
- Small single storey detached buildings (without sleeping accommodation)
It is important to remember that there are size and other limitations for these exemptions: for further details see the Planning Portal
Please note that electrical work in these exempt buildings is still controlled. Please see our page on electrical installations.
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