How long does it take to get a building warrant in Edinburgh?
How long does it take to get a building warrant in Edinburgh?
How long does it take to get a building warrant? The national target for issuing a first technical response, or a building warrant if applicable, to a building warrant application is 20 working days from receiving a valid application and fee.
Do I need a building warrant for a shed Scotland?
The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 permits a range of alterations that may be carried out within Houses without the need to apply for a Building Warrant. Small domestic buildings such as Garages and Garden Sheds of a floor area between 8 & 30 square metres may also be erected without a Building Warrant.
How do I speak to someone at Edinburgh Council?
0131 200 2000. Please only phone if the issue is urgent. Otherwise, if the service you wish to access isn’t available on our website, please email us and we’ll deal with your enquiry as soon as possible. If you don’t have access to email, you can also phone us.
How long does it take to get a building completion certificate?
Once the construction works have commenced, and the building control body has undertaken a commencement inspection, the approval lasts indefinitely. A completion certificate should be received within eight weeks of completion of the building work if it complies with the regulations.
What happens if you build without a building warrant?
It is an offence to begin work for which a warrant is required without a warrant. If a warrant is not obtained this will lead to additional costs for the processing of a completion certificate that will normally be required when selling your property.
What is the difference between a building warrant and planning permission?
While planning permission is about how your house will look, a building warrant is about whether it meets building standards.
What is the biggest garage I can build without planning?
4 metres
You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres. Do bear in mind though that outbuildings cannot take up more than half of the land around the original property.
How close to my boundary can I build a shed?
If you build a shed within two metres of your property boundary it can only be up to 2.5 metres high. Combined with other extensions and outbuildings, your shed should not cover more than 50 percent of the land around your original house. Sheds should not be built forward of any walls at the front of your house.
How do I make a claim against Edinburgh Council?
visit: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/complaints • e-mail: [email protected] • telephone: Customer Care Team on 0131 200 2300 • visit: any Council building eg schools, libraries or neighbourhood offices and speak direct to a member of staff. You can make your complaint in person, by phone, by email or in writing.
How do I contact Edinburgh council tax?
0131 608 1111. If you need debt or welfare advice, you can contact our advice shop.
What happens if you don’t have a Fensa certificate?
If you don’t have a FENSA certificate you have two options available: 1. You can apply to your local authority for a ‘Retrospective Building Regulation Compliance Certificate’. You can take out double glazing building regulations indemnity insurance, as long as the work was completed more than a year ago.
Can you sell a house without a completion certificate?
Completion certificates are important when it comes to selling to your home because without one you could deter potential buyers. Also, mortgage lenders must be notified if the property doesn’t have a certificate, which brings in an element of risk.