Chimney planning permission

Do you need planning approval to make a chimney taller?

Asked by Pete on 7th Jul 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi you will not require planning permission unless you are a listed building I would recommend you check you local building regs just to be safe"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"No you don't need planning permission to make chimney taller"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
"No you don't need permission for this. As long as its built correctly."
Answered on 28th Jul 2021 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"No, I believe you don't need planning permission for that job"
Answered on 12th Dec 2021 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"No as long as the customers happy with the go ahead"
Answered on 10th Jul 2021 - Member since May 2021 - report
"No it is not needed I'm sure depending on how high etc hope this helps"
Answered on 25th Nov 2021 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"No you don't, all you need to do is let people know that you are doing this to your roof and there will be no problems, but you don't need a license."
Answered on 5th Aug 2021 - Member since May 2021 - report
"No not at all as long as it meets the regulations and doesn't impeded on a adjoining property or the surrounding area or is a listed building"
Answered on 3rd Nov 2021 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
"To my knowledge, you need to contact your local council in extending the height of your chimney"
Answered on 4th Dec 2021 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"You should not need planning permission but if there's any queries just Google it"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
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