Have you ever wondered about what you can and can't do in your home?
At Fairhive, our alteration requests are broken down into three categories. Before proceeding with any alterations in your property, you must first get our written approval. Please see below for more information on the types of permissions we allow and those you need special permission for.
Category A - no permission is needed
- 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.
Category B - written permission is needed
- 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
- Tiling
- Laminate flooring
- Pet Flap
- Caravan
Category C - will not be permitted
Consideration will be given if the request is following an Occupational Therapist referral.
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Internal doors
- Window changes
- Patio doors
- External doors
- Blocking entrances
- Conservatories
- Extensions
- Knocking walls down
- Remove outhouse(s)
- Loft conversion
- Stud walls
- Porch
- Painting kitchen cupboards/cupboard doors etc.
- Fireplace / log burner
- Pond
- Aerials to blocks
Please note
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.
For more information about permissions please email contact@fairhive.co.uk or call 01296 732600 and ask for the neighbourhood team.
