Quick guide to permissions.
Have you ever wondered about what you can and can't do in your home?
We've put together this handy overview of our permissions to help you check what is or isn't included in your housing agreement.
A) Needs no permission
Shed (Backyard/garden only. As long as garden is not communal) - The size must be no larger than 3m in depth, 2.45m in height and 2.45m in width. (10ft D x 8ft H x 6ft W)
Greenhouse (Backyard/garden only. As long as garden is not communal) – The size must be no larger than 3m in depth, 2.45m in height and 2.45m in width. (10ft D x 8ft H x 6ft W)
Gate Compost bin
Please note, sheds and greenhouses must not be placed against any fence or structures.
B) Needs written permission
Fencing
Lodger
Running a business from home
Driveways
Patio
Decking
Summer house
Water butt
External tap
Satellite/Aerial/Sky dish
External electric socket
Electrical car charging point
CCTV
'Ring' (video) doorbell
Spotlight
Security light
Electric shower
Light fitting
Water meter
Cooker hood
Essential appliance alterations, e.g. washing machine
For more information about permissions please contact us (contact@fairhive co uk) and ask for the neighbourhood team.
C) Will not be permitted
Conservatories
Extensions
Knocking walls down Remove outhouse(s)
Blocking entrances
Window changes
Loft conversion
Stud walls
Porch
Patio doors
External doors
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Internal doors
Painting kitchen
cupboards/cupboard doors etc.
Fireplace / log burner
Pond
Aerials to blocks
Didyouknow youcangethomecontents insurancetoprotectyour belongings?
Contactourwelfareteam foradvice:
Tiling
Laminate flooring
Pet Flap Caravan
PLEASE NOTE: welfare@fairhive.co.uk
If you do any alterations without our approval, you will be in breach of your tenancy agreement which may lead to action being taken Permissions are granted subject to numerous terms and conditions such as, having a clear rent account, no tenancy breaches, etc We also do not grant permissions whilst residents are on a starter tenancy
