Planning permission for window and chopping down trees

Sunny_Saver

Hi there

If a homeowner was to put a window in his house (ie at present just a wall and he wants to put in ensuite with a window) would he need planning permission?

Also, if he wanted to chop down some trees in his garden, does he need consent please?

Thank you.

System

An en suite window will likely not require pp unless the house is listed, the trees would only need permission if they are in a conservation area or have tpo's

muskoka

Best to check with council. They dont like replacing wall with window where the new window would overlook another property - even bathroom windows. Best call the council & check. You'd still need building control permissions though

System

muskoka wrote: »

Best to check with council. They dont like replacing wall with window where the new window would overlook another property - even bathroom windows. Best call the council & check. You'd still need building control permissions though

you should always check with the local council, however an obscured window to a non-habitable room will never have any issues with overlooking

Leif

the_r_sole wrote: »

An en suite window will likely not require pp unless the house is listed, the trees would only need permission if they are in a conservation area or have tpo's

I pulled out of a house purchase when I accidentally discovered a TPO on an oak tree in the small garden (12m by 15m). Google images of the tree in summer showed a massive canopy and shading. It blighted the house IMO. It is said that there is a danger the council will slap on a TPO if you ring enquiring about your trees. Quite why there would be a TPO on a tree that will become massive in a small garden is beyond me, quite apart from the fact that it can cause the soil to expand and contract, potentially threatening the house. Some councillors must live in another world.