Flat owners who wish to undertake alterations and renovations to their flats must apply to
the Board for approval before any such work is started (see below for how to apply).
The Board has a duty to ensure that the structural integrity and appearance of Surbiton
Court is maintained. The Board must also take into consideration the impact of such work
on adjoining flats.
If the proposed alterations/renovations require a substantial effort to check them out,
the flat owner may be required to apply for a Licence to Alter, for which there will
be a fee of £200 + VAT. For further information about this, please contact
snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
Once a Licence to Alter has been granted, Board approval should follow.
Flat owners should bear in mind that failure to obtain approval before starting any work
may result in restorative or remedial work at your own expense, and may also cause delays
should you subsequently decide to sell your flat.
Structural alterations include, but are not limited to, the following:
This list is not exhaustive, but it is indicative of the types of work for which you
require approval. Some types of work may not appear to be structural, but may, nevertheless,
require advice from a qualified Surveyor. If in doubt, please contact
snellers@surbitoncourt.com
for guidance.
Redecoration (painting and papering) is not deemed to be structural work, neither is the
renewal of fixtures and fittings in the same position, provided that changes to walls
or pipe runs are not involved. Again, if in doubt, please contact
snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
In addition please note that, should you subsequently sell your flat, your purchasers’
solicitors will ask for evidence that approval was granted for any alterations to your
flat. If you have undertaken work without the required approval, this may cause
problems or delay with the sale.
Applications for a Licence to Alter should be emailed to
snellers@surbitoncourt.com.
Applications should include:
In addition, you must confirm that:
This page last updated 15 November 2022
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