Fixtures and fittings

Fixtures are fitted to the fabric of a building, such as a bath or kitchen. Fittings are generally loose – such as a wall mirror. Permission must be given before any alteration to the fixtures and fittings of a home.  Any permission given as a result of an application is given by the Council solely as landlord and owner of the dwelling and not in any other capacity of the Council.

It is the tenant’s responsibility to seek and obtain all necessary planning, building and any other consents required for the proposed works in addition to this permission.

Examples of fixtures and fittings and commonly requested alterations are:

• installing a driveway
• installing a log burner
• installing CCTV or a camera doorbell
• removal any load bearing walls, stud walls
• building porch or other extension
• alterations to our fixtures and fittings such as kitchen units, fireplaces, or sinks
• removing fences, or putting up any structure such as shed, green house garage, or outbuilding
• installing an outside aerial or satellite dish, or having cable supply connected to the property

This is not a comprehensive list, and if you are unsure whether your proposed alterations require permission, you should complete the form anyway. If our permission is not required, we will let you know as soon as possible.