For most re-roofing jobs you don’t need planning permission. But there are important exceptions, and Building Regulations can apply even when planning permission doesn’t.
The usual answer: no
Replacing the slates or tiles on your roof with similar materials, without changing its shape or height, doesn’t normally need planning permission.
When you do need to check
- Listed buildings. You need listed building consent for work that affects the building’s character, which can include re-roofing, especially in different materials.
- Conservation areas. The rules are stricter. Like-for-like repairs are usually fine, but changes to materials or appearance may need permission. Parts of Bridlington, including the Old Town, are conservation areas.
- Changing the roof’s shape or height. Raising the ridge or adding a large dormer is an alteration, not a re-roof, and may need planning permission.
- Homes without permitted development rights. On some estates these rights were removed when the houses were built, so even small changes need permission.
Building Regulations
Even when you don’t need planning permission, re-roofing has to meet Building Regulations. If more than a quarter of the roof covering is being replaced, the work is covered by them: for example on insulation, ventilation, and the strength of the roof if you’re changing to heavier slates or tiles.
Which council to ask
- Bridlington, Flamborough, Bempton, Driffield, Hornsea, Beverley and Pocklington: East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
- Hull: Hull City Council.
- York: City of York Council.
- Scarborough, Filey, Cayton, Malton and Hunmanby: North Yorkshire Council.
If you’re not sure whether your house is listed or in a conservation area, the council can tell you.
We’ll help you check
When we price your roof, we’ll tell you if anything about the job needs checking with the council first. Send us photos for a free estimate.
