What roofing works require an application?
Any building that is listed or in a conservation area may require an application for Listed Building consent for roofing works, especially if it involves changing the appearance of the roof. If a roof is being recovered with a material substantially heavier or lighter than the original covering, an application is required. For example, here a roof was originally covered in natural slate and is being re-covered in either concrete tiles or artificial slate, an application is required. The re-covering of a flat roof does not normally require the submission of an application. However, if the loading on the roof structure is being significantly altered, e.g. by providing machine plant or a roof garden, an application is required. In such a situation the structure needs to be assessed to determine if it is capable of safely taking the increased loading and if the roof will need to be strengthened. The strengthening should be designed by a suitably experienced professional. The renewal of fix
