Chimney stack removal

[Alice Prin]

Hi!

I'm trying to figure out whether removing my chimney stack because it's not supported safely is a permitted development ? This concerns neither a conservation area nor listed building.

My impression is that it is permitted under Class G : https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/1/crossheading/class-g-chimneys-flues-etc-on-a-dwellinghouse/made

But I was confused to see it as an exception under class C : https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/1/crossheading/class-g-chimneys-flues-etc-on-a-dwellinghouse/made 

I'd be grateful for any advice on this one.

Thanks in advance

Alice

[Ian Walmsley]

@Alice Prin as a general rule you should be fine.

Each permitted development right operates individually.

Demolition in part 6 does not cover parts of a building as this would normally be considered alteration. 

Therefore I would say that Class G allows for removal as this would be an alteration. 

There have also been various appeals that have confirmed the same.

As a result unless Class G has been removed either via an Article 4 or a previous planning decision you should be good to go.