New lintel

[^woody^]

Stripping paster or putting in a socket doesn't alter the fact that replacing a lintel with a lintel of different material is a structural alteration.

You asked who decides. I answered that it's the same person that decides those things. And the same person that decides when any b/regs apply.

 

[veryconfused8888]

No, the original lintel was also concrete, though it was painted orange and so resembles timber. (It was painted before I moved here.)

 

[tony1851]

No, the original lintel was also concrete, though it was painted orange and so resembles timber. (It was painted before I moved here.)

No problem, then!

 

[veryconfused8888]

Someone is coming from the council tomorrow. I hope s/he passes the work.