Home improvements
Before you make any alterations to your home you must write to us to obtain permission.
We must ensure that your home is not damaged or made unsafe. In some cases, you will also need to obtain Planning Permission or Building Regulations Approval from the local authority. An alteration is anything which is an addition or change to the property or its gas, electrical or water supply.
Examples of the most common alterations are:
- Moving/removing fitted units or doors
- Modifications to central heating
- Plumbing in washing machines or other appliances
- Building patios
- Knocking down walls
- Double glazing
- Fitting a gas fire or building a feature fireplace
- Enclosing porches
- Extensions
- Additional fencing
- Satellite dishes
- Fitting different light switches
- Adding or moving electric points
All electrical work must be done by a qualified electrician under, and a safety certificate must be supplied. Your rent will not increase as a result of any improvements you make, but you will be responsible for repairs. If you do not obtain permission, you may be charged to repair or restore your home.
Please download and fill in the form here.
You should not start any work on the property until we have given permission for you to do so. When you have completed the form, please return it to our Assets and Sustainability Team by post to Newydd Housing Association, 5 Village way, Tongwynlais, CF15 7NE or by email to enquiries@newydd.co.uk. We will respond to your request within 30 days from receipt of the fully completed request form.
