Getting permission for home improvements
If you carry out work without permission, you will be breaking the conditions of your lease.
Please note that the Home Ownership team will not process an application for permission if you have service charge arrears.
Leaseholders need the Council's permission (Landlord's consent) for any work they may wish to carry out that will change the structure of their home.
This includes:
- removing or building walls or chimney breasts
- changing doors or windows
- putting up a conservatory or extension
- disconnecting from a communal heating system
- putting up a satellite aerial
- construction of driveways
- putting up fencing
- installation of water meter
Permission will not be granted for any work within the loft space if the loft space is not included in your lease.
Want to carry out structural alterations/additions to your home?
You must write to the Home Ownership team for consent. You will need to include full details of the works you wish to carry out along with any specification or plan.
Home Ownership team,
Homes and Housing,
Chippenham Road,
Harold Hill,
Romford,
RM3 8YQ.
There is a fee of £85 for this service.
We may ask one of our inspectors to visit the property to clarify any aspect of the works you wish to complete.
Once consent has been given you may still need to:
- apply for planning or building regulations
- apply the rules of the statutory authorities such as gas, water and electricity companies
- keep to any conditions we set out when giving permission
Work must be carried out properly and safely by a qualified worker. We may wish to carry out an inspection once the work is completed.