Foundation for extension

A two story extension has been built on a 600 wide Foundation can the builder build a brick wall up against the external block wall? Without affecting the load to the foundations, will it pass planning

Asked by Geoffrey on 15th Feb 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"No it won't pass planning and would cause damp, should have a cavity"
Answered on 15th Feb 2021 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Its more a question of building control inspector as opposed to planning . 600mm wide foundation is ample for cavity work
If its on good ground. .I would check the drawings .I hope that is some assistance."
Answered on 15th Feb 2021 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Yes if there is enough room and to have it tied into the other wall. if there is no footing down to build the wall on you will have to put one down to build the wall on top of it. Plus tie it into the other wall your building up against."
Answered on 15th Feb 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"This question is for the engineer who designed the actual foundation if you don’t have his details you have to get another engineer to check the existing foundation to see if it supports the load you want to put on it
I hope this helps"
Answered on 15th Feb 2021 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"Its called eccentric foundation best discuss with local building inspector they will tell you the score free of charge."
Answered on 15th Feb 2021 - Member since Aug 2015 - report
"Yes along as there is 100mm cavity as every bricklayer should of least at training centre"
Answered on 17th Jun 2023 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
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