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Common projects: Underpinning

Planning Permission

Maintenance on foundations generally does not require planning permission.

However, if you live in a listed building or designated area (conservation area, national park, area of outstanding natural beauty) you should check with your local planning authority before carrying out any work.

Building Regulations

If you need to underpin all or part of the foundations of your building, building regulations apply. The regulations specifically define this as 'building work' and appropriate measures must be applied to ensure the underpinning stabilises the movement of the building.

Particular attention will need to be given to any sewers and drains near the work.

Read more about underpinning.