Wall removal in a grade 2 building

[kiteloopy]

Hi guys

Im thinking of doing some work to a flat to give me quite a lot more living space. As the building is Grade 2, it seems like ive got lots of paperwork to fill out...or contract it all out. Work involves the removal of (what I think is) a non-weight bearing wall...and the original weight bearing wall.


Anyone have any experience with the council planners or done something similar?

 

[kiteloopy]

I live in a c listed building (scottish) but have worked on a's and b's before - it's just a bit of an extra hoop to jump through, your best bet is to discuss the proposals with the local conservation officer to make sure what you are planning is going to be ok - sometimes they can be a bit arsey so better to get them involved as early as possible in the process

Thats what ive done. The local planning people want me to submit an "Listed building consent application" (£170!!) before they will send anyone to site to check it out. The application needs a deisgn being drawn before it will be accepted...and for that ive been quoted £350 for it.