In case of enquiry contact Chris Tenney
Direct dial (01223) 457859
Email: chris.tenney@cambridge.gov.uk 
											
									       Estates and Facilities

Dear Tenant

ALTERATIONS TO YOUR COUNCIL DWELLING
HOUSING ACT 1985

Under the terms of the 1985 Housing Act, Section 97(1), it is necessary for you to obtain the written consent of the Council before carrying out ANY alterations to the property you occupy.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be able to consider your request, details of your proposals are required. You should complete and return the attached form, enclosing all relevant plans. All enclosed plans need to be drawn to scale and provide adequate information about the dimensions and position of the alteration in relation to existing walls, doors, windows, down-pipes and neighbouring properties etc. You should specify what materials you intend to use bearing in mind that the Council do not permit the use of any asbestos products. 
Not supplying sufficient information will cause delay in processing your request. If you wish to discuss what information is required, please contact us.

Please allow up to 52 Days for your Application to be processed.

You will be notified in writing via Email or Post of a decision within this timeframe baring any additional information requested, (for example: Planning Permissions and/or Building Control Consent)

REFUSAL

If permission is not granted, you will be given a reason for it.

CONDITIONS

Any granted permission is subject to various conditions such as the work will be carried out by a competent tradesman to the satisfaction of the Council and that you will be responsible for any maintenance of the alteration. Not comply with those conditions is considered as breaking your tenancy agreement. In most instances, the alteration will have to be left in the dwelling if you leave, in which case it should be left in good condition. If anything is removed you will be responsible for carrying out any necessary reinstatement (i.e. if a gas fire is removed the coal fire would have to be left in good working order). The Council reserves the right to charge you for any work needed to ensure a satisfactory standard.

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REMOVAL OF WALLS

If your alteration involves the removal of internal walls, please check and state if these walls are load bearing i.e. supporting another wall upstairs, supporting floor or roof joists.

BUILDING REGULATIONS

You may require Building Regulations approval depending on the nature and extent of the proposed work in which case you will need to complete the relevant application form obtainable from the Building Control Office, Guildhall, telephone number 01223 457000. The alteration approval will be conditional upon you obtaining this before carrying out any work. If Building Regulations approval is necessary, scale drawings will be required. Some common alterations requiring Building Regulations approval are: installation of gas central heating by anyone other than a Gas safe approved installer, removal of load bearing walls, erection of an extension, a porch or conservatory exceeding 30m2 or a garage attached to the dwelling and any replacement of doors and windows. A fee will be payable for this. For further information on works which are exempt from the building regulations, a guidance note is available from the Building Control Office or by visiting the website at www.cambridge.gov.uk/planning/buildcon

PLANNING PERMISSION

You require Planning Permission for the erection of a garage or extension and a C.B. aerial and in some cases a satellite dish. Application forms can be obtained from the Planning Office at the Guildhall, or by calling 01223 457000.

RIGHT TO BUY

Any alterations that you carry out to the property do not affect the valuation if you decide to apply to purchase the dwellings.

COMPENSATION

You may be able to get compensation from the Council for certain improvements you have made to your home. You can apply for compensation when your tenancy ends. Please contact City Homes for further information.

Yours sincerely

Estates & Facilities

Estates & Facilities
Cambridge City Council
PO Box 700
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 0JH

Please send in your Application to the above Address or the following Email Address: chris.tenney@cambridge.gov.uk 

APPLICATION FOR LANDLORDS PERMISSION TO CARRYOUT AN ALTERATION TO COUNCIL DWELLING

NAME _____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER _______________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS* ___________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF ALTERATION _______________________________________

 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROPOSED TRADESMAN ______________________

If the alteration involves any gas or electrical work proof of a registered tradesman must be 
supplied with your application.

SIGNED ____________________________________ Date __________________

Please allow up to 52 Days for your Application to be processed.

*Email address required in order to receive updates and decision notification in writing. All Alterations remain unauthorised until written consent has been provided by Cambridge City Council

Please note that this is application is for Landlord's approval only and does not cover either approval for Town and County Planning purposes or Building Regulations purposes. Where necessary, separate applications will need to be sought for Planning Permission and Building Regulation compliance.

Please answer the following questions where they apply (see notes)

1. Have you applied for Planning Approval?
Yes/No

2. Have you applied for Building Regulation Approval?
Yes/No

3. Does the proposed alteration involve any gas/electrical work?
Yes/No

4. Does the proposed alteration involve any plumbing?
Yes/No

Where your application is not accompanied by drawings please draw below (to scale if possible) a plan of your application.