When you start your building work it is important to remember that there may be other areas of legislation under which you may need to obtain consent, eg the Building Regulations.
You may also need to think about the following.
Access for Disabled People:
- Buildings where there is public access and new dwellings (including conversions) must comply with:
The Building Regulations (1999) - Access and facilities for disabled people, Approved Document M; and
BS 8300: 2001 - 'Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people - Code of Practice.
- New and converted dwellings should have at least a level threshold, a minimum 800mm wide main door and a downstairs toilet.
Public Rights of Way:
- * If you need to stop-up or divert a public right of way to allow the development to be carried out you should apply to Monmouthshire County Council, for an order under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Forms are available from the Public Rights of Way Officer, County Hall, Cwmbran, NP44 2XH. Tel 01633 644861
- You should not start the development until the order has been confirmed. You will be expected to pay the costs associated with processing the application, whether the application is successful or not.
It is important that you comply with the approved plans and the planning permission, including conditions. Please read the notes accompanying your planning permission.