Work type
The kind of construction a permit covers. Telling a new build apart from an alteration turns permit data into a real measure of housing supply, not just a compliance record.
Part of the Permits and licences profile, used by Permit.
Terms
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
newBuild |
New build | Building a new structure. |
extension |
Extension | Making an existing structure bigger. |
alteration |
Alteration | Changing a structure, inside or out, without making it bigger. |
changeOfUse |
Change of use | Changing how a structure is used, without any physical work. |
demolition |
Demolition | Tearing a structure down. |
repair |
Repair | Restoring a structure to its earlier condition. |
temporary |
Temporary | Work or structures meant to last only a limited time. |