Planning permission for glass balastrade

Thrugelmir

thestens wrote: »

Yes we want to be able to see the views( which are fabulous).

Can visualise it as not being in keeping with the properties. Have you spoken to an architect as to possible alternatives or a design incorporating other materials that may be more in keeping or soften the impact.

Dave_the_Ginger_Cat

You might find that a combination of some metalwork or woodwork plus some glass inserts may act sympathetically, and act as the windbreak you are after

Local architects are well worth the consultation fees

thestens

Another reason we want glass is because it will not be too obtrusive (it is transparent!!) Our son is an architect so we can get more help there. He thinks the glass will look good - the garage has a modern up and over door, so that part of the property is not really in keeping with the rest of the house anyway.

beedeedee

Don't laugh - but have you considered a "temporary" see through balustrade?
I've seen them on the continent (not sure they're glass though- probably acrylic) and they consist of thin metal removable posts with a run of about 2m of "glass" in between, designed as a see through windbreak.......just thinking you could have fun with the planners for years........!

thestens

Actually a good idea - to make sure that the balustade does actually do the job at keeping off the wind!! Don't want to go to all that trouble and expense to find that it doesn't actually work effectively, in which case we may as well just get a rail put up to stop people falling off!!