Neighbour's new conservatory

matto

Bear in mind that a fence over 2m in height would require planning permission. However if the ground is uneven you can measure from the highest part next to the fence. The height of hedges is now subject of legislation which means the council can order that they be trimmed if they are too high and block too much light. The rules for determining what is too high are quite complex.

woodbutcher_2

Basically a sun room is an extension with lots of windows.There needs to be 675mm of brickwork at the corners to support lintols but the rest is all windows.You can also put sections of glass in the roof in different ways.I have also built tiled roof conservatories using steel framework to support the roof and tiles but unlike conservatories,these definitely come under building regs legislation.

gardnt1

Some areas need planning for conservatories, as the council may well have removed permitted development rights, but not building regs. there is also a rule called 'the rule of 45' i think,which basically works our whether the extension/conservatory will affect the light/privacy of neighbouring houses. I believe that a 45 degree line is drawn from the nearest window on your house and if the conservatory is within this its ok, if not then planning would need to know?

sneekymum

gardnt1 wrote:

there is also a rule called 'the rule of 45' i think,which basically works our whether the extension/conservatory will affect the light/privacy of neighbouring houses. I believe that a 45 degree line is drawn from the nearest window on your house and if the conservatory is within this its ok, if not then planning would need to know?

The "45 degree rule" is used by some councils in determining whether a Planning Application can be approved. It is only applied to conservatories or extensions which need planning permission anyway and is part of the planning process in those areas where it is used.

sneekymum

Mr_Proctalgia wrote:

Conservatory Planning Rules

Beware!

This link does not mention that if your conservatory (or any proposed extension) comes within 20m of a road, footpath or bridleway and is closer to it than the existing house then it will need planning permission.

sneekymum

davsidipp wrote:

try selling your house without building regs permission for a conservatory i think you do need building regs permission people next door did one without it we complained because it was a bllody eyesore but they got it through retro otherwise anyone buying there house would have trouble obtaining a mortgage on the property without building regs

I think you mean Planning Permission - conservatories are (mostly) exempt from Building Regulations approval.