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the permission of the landlord maybe one thing.
PP and building control are quite another thing.
the golden rule is to tell em nowt. esp for small jobs.Get some gorm.0 -
the permission of the landlord maybe one thing.
PP and building control are quite another thing.
the golden rule is to tell em nowt. esp for small jobs.
If it's halfway up a tower block in the town centre opposite the council building then someone might spot it.I am the Cat who walks alone0 -
i doubt it!
the council round here couldnt spot a nuclear explosion in the central library.Get some gorm.0 -
fluffymuffy wrote: »If you live in a flat you have to have planning permission to change your windows to anything other than the original design. I think enclosing a balcony would be more radical a change in the overall appearance of the building.
In addition Building Control would be concerned about the materials used and the potential spread of fire. Additionally the balcony might form part of the escape plan.
Also during construction CDM regulations apply - non compliance to which being a criminal offence.
CDM Regs do not apply to residential projects and for the time the job would take it would certainly not exceed the man hours required.
The problem you would have is the wind loadings on the structure. Depending on the size of the opening you are trying to fill the wind pressure can be quite high. The polycarbonate panels suggested above will allow you the best flexibility in windy conditions but your frame would have to be adequately designed.
With regards security, if you are living on any other floor other than the ground I'd be inclined to agree that it wasn't that imprortant but as you are on the ground you would want it to be secure regardless of what you are keeping in there.
It certainly is doable but you should speak to your local planning department for guidance and come up with a design that doesn't devalue yours or your neighbours properties.Some people don't exaggerate........... They just remember big!0 -
Yes, certainly needs planning permission, as flats have no permitted development rights.0
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