Hi,

I bought a new semi-D and i am not sure do I need any permit for minor renovation.

My house is a semi-D house.

1. I plan to add awning to my parking porch, side and back door.
2. Replace all the cement with floor tiles at the courtyard.
3. Increase the height of the sharing partition at the backdoor by adding 5 row of bricks.
4. Seal the small windows for ventilation which are above the back door.
5. Shift the windows beside the backdoor to higher level.

No demolition and no expansion that will change the structure of the house.



Thanks!

no need

As far as legislation is concerned, it depends on location. Certain municipal councils (MC) will still require renovation permit regardless of renovation magnitude. These MCs will still issue permit that may include charges on awning installation (pending on awning area), MC approved refuse bins and etc. The idea is to ensure the house renovation can be completed fast and does not caused unnecessary nuisance (sound pollution, untidiness and etc) to the neighborhood for too long.

by right, all renovation works need a permit / approval from the council whether it is minor or major... it is already stated in the street, drainage & building act - Sec.70...

It's either call it as 'permit kerja-kerja kecil' or 'permit meletak bahan binaan' depending on which council area you are referring to..

plus, you don't know what kind of neighbour you are going to live with ... they might complain to the council later and you can get some compound from it..

so it is advisable for you to get permit from the council..

if under majlis shah alam, additional awning needs to submit a plan for approval

This post has been edited by mayonzz: Jun 7 2022, 01:10 PM