Exemptions

Detached Buildings

Exempt if:

• No sleeping accommodation.
• Not exceeding 15 square metres in floor area.

Greenhouse / Conservatory

Exempt if:

• A conservatory must have a glass/translucent roof. It must be attached to the house and no larger than 30 square metres in floor area.
• Single storey.
• Existing entrance doors and/or windows are retained.
• Used for no other purpose.
• Incorporates safety glazing in critical locations.
• Not built over drainage
• Unheated

Garage

Exempt if:

• Detached.
• Not exceeding 30 square metres in floor area.
• 1 metre or more from any boundary or substantially non-combustible.

Porch

Exempt if:

• Used for no other purpose.
• Not exceeding 30 square metres in floor area.  Single storey.
• Existing entrance doors and/or windows are retained.
• Incorporates safety glazing in critical locations.

Carport

Exempt if:

• Open on at least two sides (doors are not an open side).
• Not exceeding 30 square metres in floor area.
• Single storey.

Contacts

• Email: buildingcontrol@powys.gov.uk
• Phone: 01874 612290
• Address: 
  • Brecon Office - Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HR
  • Llandrindod Wells Office - County Hall Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG
  • Welshpool Office - Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Rd, Welshpool SY21 7AS
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