A chimney breast is structure: remove it without engineered support and the stack above is carried by hope. Done properly, removal needs structural design, gallows brackets or steelwork, and building control approval.
- Structural survey of the stack
- Engineered support design with calculations
- Building regulations application
- Party wall notice where shared
Do I need permission to remove a chimney breast? +
Building regulations approval, yes, always. Planning permission only if the external stack goes on a protected building or in some conservation areas.
My neighbour shares the stack. Can I still remove my side? +
Usually, with a party wall award and support designed for the remaining structure. This is routine work when sequenced correctly.
