Planning Portal Roof Extensions

If you live in a house which is a listed building it is likely that you will need listed building consent for any building operations.

Planning portal roof extensions. If the development is within the curtilage of a listed building you may need to submit a planning application for the work unless listed building consent has already been granted. And non opening unless the openable part is more than 1 7 metres above the floor. Roof extensions not to be permitted development in designated areas roof extensions apart from hip to gable ones to be set back as far as practicable at least 20cm from the original eaves the roof enlargement cannot overhang the outer face of the wall of the original house. Find your council enter a postcode to find contact details for the council in your area.

Conservatory extensions single storey extensions two storey loft conversion outbuildings porches. A tool for helping calculate the volume of common types of house and loft extensions. From the design stage to planning through to working out costs and the actual build project building an extension is a big commitment. Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match that of the existing house as far as is practicable.

Roof pitch must match existing house as far as practicable note that this also applies to any upper storey built on an existing extension. On the planning portal under your responsibilities other considerations before you start work. To help your project run smoothly we ve put together this beginner s guide to building an extension which provides a run down of what you need to know before you start. You do not normally need to apply for planning permission to re roof your house or to insert roof lights or skylights as the permitted development rules allow for roof alterations subject to the following limits and conditions.

Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match that of the existing house as far as is practicable. Extensions two storey 5 roof pitch. Materials used in exterior work to be similar in. Any upper floor window located in a side elevation must be obscure glazed.