We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

planning permission

13»

Comments

  • Fuzzyness
    Fuzzyness Posts: 635 Forumite
    no, what he is saying that you will only need to apply for permission if you want to add railings or carry out any works to the roof to create an enclosure from stopping you falling off. if you want to sit up there with nothing protecting you from falling you off you wont need to apply for planning permission.

    is the garage attached to the house?
  • Richard_Webster
    Richard_Webster Posts: 7,646 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    no, what he is saying that you will only need to apply for permission if you want to add railings or carry out any works to the roof to create an enclosure from stopping you falling off. if you want to sit up there with nothing protecting you from falling you off you wont need to apply for planning permission.

    That's it.
    RICHARD WEBSTER

    As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.
  • nat38
    nat38 Posts: 205 Forumite
    Fuzzyness wrote: »
    no, what he is saying that you will only need to apply for permission if you want to add railings or carry out any works to the roof to create an enclosure from stopping you falling off. if you want to sit up there with nothing protecting you from falling you off you wont need to apply for planning permission.

    is the garage attached to the house?

    yes, and the previous owner put some french windows so that you can go out onto the roof.
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    Do it and see whether anyone complains. ;)
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • teneighty
    teneighty Posts: 1,347 Forumite
    I would say yes, it does need planning permission, especially with the direct access from the property.

    However, in my experience the planners rarely grant permission for a balcony/roof terrace etc. without quite onerous requirements to prevent overlooking adjoining properties.

    You may want to consider how your roof terrace may overlook the neighbours before you consult the local authority as once they are informed about it they are more likely to take action against any unauthorised work.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 601.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.6K Life & Family
  • 259.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.