UK Landlord Forum / Life

Hi
I am a landlord in a block of 6 and the flat roof and soffits all need renewing
Do I need planning permission and talk to the council about the materials and energy savings
I have been told I have to but when asked a couple of roofing companies they say don't bother
There would be no change to the height or looks

I have some flats in a small block and we had some roofing replaced and fascias /soffits done during lockdown. No one suggested that we needed to discuss  it with the council,and one of the owners is the sort who knows about such things.

Quote from: Garyburger on July 15, 2022, 02:29:58 PM
There would be no change to the height or looks

https://www.gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales

"When you need it

You'll probably need planning permission if you want to:

    build something new
    make a major change to your building, such as building an extension
    change the use of your building"

https://www.gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales/when-you-dont-need-it

"When you do not need it

Some building projects do not need planning permission. This is known as 'permitted development rights'.

[...]

There are other projects that might not need planning permission - for example, projects that will have no impact on your neighbours or the environment."

I agree with your roofing companies.