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External walls

Planning permission is not required for alterations to the external walls of a house substantially built after 1900 provided it is not a protected monument or protected building and is not within a conservation area.

Works that are exempt are:

• Rendering

• Removing render or re-cladding in natural stone or wood

This exemption does not include:

• A flat or maisonette or a building containing one or more flats or maisonettes, or

• Any building which was originally constructed, adapted for use or is used, as self-contained self catering holiday accommodation

This exemption does not apply to a Protected Monument or Protected Building.

This work is not exempt under building regulations and an application for a licence under the building regulations will be required.

Download the full exemption information sheet (including diagrams) from the downloads section.

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Exemption 1 External Walls Exemption details for external walls

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