Updating balcony - costs?

Brallaqueen

Hello there!

I live in a 60's block of flats and each flat as a balcony to the rear. It's quite a big space but not sure what I can do with it or the costs it would incur

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w480/Tessie_Bee/ae13f05e.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w480/Tessie_Bee/84ae8adc.jpg

other flats have enclosed it but d/s is the son of a building contractor and u/s did it twenty years ago when they bought it. Can anyone give an idea as to cost of doing the below please?

Downstairs flat:
http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w480/Tessie_Bee/70555f90.jpg

Upstairs flat:
http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w480/Tessie_Bee/13dd4767.jpg

happy35

i have no idea of the cost but wouldnt have thought it would be that much, maybe a couple of thousand.

I would think though that you would need planning permission as potentially you could be breaching it as it may be a possible fire escape - not that I know much about this either to be honest

Brallaqueen

Thanks! A few thousand I can save up. I don't think fire escape will be a problem as I'm looking at sliding windows so someone could get out (my flat doesn't have a fire escape anyway)

I really like what downstairs did but think it might be out of my reach

Fire_Fox

You need written permission of the leaseholder to make a change to the structure of the flat/ building; since others have been done they should not unreasonably withhold it.

nearlyrich

The D/S one is just a door and a couple of UPVC window panels, get a couple of trusted local conservatory companies in to give you a quote.

Brallaqueen

thank you for your input! I've asked around at work for anyone who has had work done and we'll see what they come up with