wall removal

[yogi22kar]

Hi,
I need to open space by removing wall between two reception rooms. This is 1930s semi detached house building. The wall is a solid brick wall and supports similar wall on top of it (that separates upstairs bedrooms). There is a wood burning fireplace in the corner of this wall in the first reception room. I am not sure if it is better to get rid of this fireplace as we do not use it. Also, do you know, if I would need a planning permission or any other approval for this work from the local council?
Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

[stoneyboy]

yogi22kar,
You must get building regulations permission so will need plans for the structural elements.
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