Utility door

Matt666 · 22-03-2023 4:11pm #1

Good afternoon everyone.

Would anyone be able to advise me about little problem I have?

I want to completely block my utility door. I have detached house with 4 external doors and the one in utility is old and drafty. I want to get rid of it and I'm wondering do I need planning permission to do this. I'm attaching a plan of my house with all doors highlighted.

I would appreciate if someone could help out.

Regards Matt

DOCARCH · 22-03-2023 4:22pm

As it would appear to be at the back of the house, I would suggest no, you don't need planning permission to block it up.

Matt666 · 22-03-2023 4:31pm

It is at the back of the house. The house itself is out in the country (no neighbors around) Thank you Docarch for your reply.

Deeec · 22-03-2023 4:36pm

An external door entry into to a utility room is very useful. Great for bringing washing out to line, entering the house after doing a muddy walk or job etc. If it's drafty a better option might be to replace the door.

Matt666 · 22-03-2023 4:43pm

Deeec I have 4 external door and the one in utility isn't used at all. I have lovely decking on the other side which I use for laundry. Blocking it would also free up some space on the wall for bits and pieces.

muffler · 22-03-2023 4:45pm

I agree with both replies above and I would also suggest replacing the door rather than removing it and building up the ope. It would be just as cheap. Also if it's in a rural location then most likely it is the door that would be used the most. No planning required should you decide to close it.

Matt666 · 22-03-2023 4:55pm

Thank you lads 🙏

Utility door

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