Do I need planning permission?
christopherblowers
8 years ago
We are looking to put in a fake fire place into our living room. The wall is solid and there is no chimney on that side of the house so not sure why there is a wall that protrudes further out than any other part. The builder had given us a quote to make a hole and place in supports but do we need planning permission?
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Frank
8 years agochristopherblowers
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