Can I carry out internal alteration, external repairs and maintenance?

Internal alterations may be carried out as long as they do not alter the domestic use of the house.

• External works of repair or replastering do not need planning permission so long as they do not materially affect the external appearance making it inconsistent with neighbouring buildings
• This exemption does not apply to the subdivision of a house into flats or granny flats. Planning permission must be obtained for such works.
• This exemption does not apply to Protected Structures or Proposed Protected Structures.