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Ask your QuestionDo you need planning approval to make a chimney taller?
Asked by Pete on 7th Jul 2021Best Answer
"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