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Technical guidance documents

This page contains useful guidance on a range of common building projects. Please select your chosen pdf document from the list below.

The guide to extending your home in the 'Other Websites' set of links is an e-book and contains useful information on a number of common building projects including converting your loft to a habitable room, extending your house, converting a garage or a basement to form new habitable rooms.

Please be aware that the following information and documents are of a technical nature and may be difficult to understand for some people. If you require extra help, please telephone 023 8083 2558 or by email building.control@southampton.gov.uk

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