Minimum floorspace needed for toilet

What's the minimum amount of floorspace you need around the toilet? How much room should you leave between this and the sink.

Asked by June on 19th Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"760mm but you can get sinks that's sit inside the toilet system"
Answered on 19th Dec 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"there's no set distance it depends on available space if you can use WC without touching WHB your good"
Answered on 11th Jul 2023 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Good morning you should at least leave and arm's-length space between you sitting on the toilet and reaching the sink that should be adequate amount of room that you need around your toilet"
Answered on 19th Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"About 100cm x 60cm wide, using a high level cistern & pan will allow you to get the projection of the toilet pan down to 50cm"
Answered on 19th Dec 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Depending on who is living there and how big they are. All to do with leg space really"
Answered on 8th Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2018 - report
"At least 500mm...so your body doesnt touch the sink whilst sitting on the toilet.."
Answered on 3rd Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Minimum space around your toilet (say between toilet and the wall) should be 15 inches.. The access space in front of the toilet (say between the toilet and sink) should be 21 inches.. I say should be because I’ve seen a lot less.."
Answered on 22nd Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
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