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Property Alteration by Tenant
You have the right to carry out improvements or alterations to your home, but you must always get the Council's written permission first.
You must get planning and building regulations approval, where necessary, and meet any costs involved. Remember all work must always be done by a competent person. You will usually have to repair and maintain anything that you have had fitted yourself.
Improvements you may do with permission include:
- Internal layout changes;
- Building extensions;
- Erecting garages, sheds, or greenhouses;
- Installing a gas fire;
- Installing central heating;
- Fitting a new bathroom;
- Fitting new kitchen units;
- Putting in a new fireplace;
- Installing extra electrical sockets;
- Installing a drive or hardstanding;
- Erecting new fencing and gates.
For installing a drive, or hardstanding, you may be able to get a grant from the Council; please ask at your local Housing Office.
Right to Compensation for Improvements
If you have carried out improvements since 1 April 1994 with the Council's permission you may be able to get compensation at the end of your tenancy. The improvements you have done will not increase your rent, or the purchase price of your home, if you decide to buy it.
Contact us
Please use the form below to enquire about property alterations.