Building a large porch (over 3m2)

longwalks1

We are considering a porch and having read the Planning Portal the external floor area can be no more than 3 square metres.  Ideally we’d like it to be 4m wide and 1.5m deep. 

It would be 2m from the boundary and under the 3m as per normal porch requirements. 

would this be possible, and would it go down the normal planning application route, and require drawings etc?
and do all porches need an internal door between the porch and existing hallway, or could it be left open plan to create a larger hallway/porch in one? 

Thank you in advance 

grumbler

Anything that is over permitted development goes down the normal application route.

If you design and build the porch according to all requirements for a habitable space you can replace external grade door with an internal one or remove the door altogether. The requirements are mainly about the thermal insulation; this includes floor, roof, walls, glazing area and quality of glazing. This (building regulations/control) applies even to a small porch if you want to remove the door.

longwalks1

Thanks grumbler.  Would it be worth me speaking to my local BC office for advice? 

Mutton_Geoff

longwalks1 said:

Thanks grumbler.  Would it be worth me speaking to my local BC office for advice? 

Building Control & Planning are two different entities. Most councils now charge for pre planning guidance, more info on your local authority site.

longwalks1

Mutton_Geoff said:

longwalks1 said:

Thanks grumbler.  Would it be worth me speaking to my local BC office for advice? 

Building Control & Planning are two different entities. Most councils now charge for pre planning guidance, more info on your local authority site.

Thanks Geoff, sorry been a long week.  i meant planning officer.  I've still got their emails from work we had done last year so will email them and chance some free advice