Foundation footings

Question

Builder built 2 block gable end walls which failed planning he is now building a third brick wall on to the 600 wide foundation is this ok with building regs and would it pass planning

Mark · Accepted Answer

There you 2 issues here planning and building control regulations 
From the planning side they want to see the ascetics of the build to match any other building in the proximity.
And building control, so to say it would be alright to add extra weight on a footing is wrong because it should be calculated by a structural engineer

Mark · Answer

There needs to be a minimum margin of 150mm from outside edge of your foundation
That's why the stipulate minimum 600 mm wide 
That counts for inside skin and outside skin 
Building regs on footings 
Foul pipes storm pipes must be shuttered where below concrete and bridged with suitable lintels

Simon · Answer

Hi, you will need a structural engineer, building regulations will need load bearing calculations

Foundation footings

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