Planning Portal Roof Extensions

If the development is within the curtilage of a listed building you may need to submit a planning application for the work unless listed building consent has already been granted.

Planning portal roof extensions. A tool for helping calculate the volume of common types of house and loft extensions. To help your project run smoothly we ve put together this beginner s guide to building an extension which provides a run down of what you need to know before you start. Any upper floor window located in a side elevation must be obscure glazed. The professional portal is a hub of tools services and guidance for those working in the planning and building industry.

What to consider before planning an extension find a trade professional use our partner directories from riba fmb rtpi or cieem to find an architect builder planning consultant or ecologist to help with your project or development. Extensions two storey 5 roof pitch. Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match that of the existing house as far as is practicable. And non opening unless the openable part is more than 1 7 metres above the floor.

You do not normally need to apply for planning permission to re roof your house or to insert roof lights or skylights as the permitted development rules allow for roof alterations subject to the following limits and conditions. From the design stage to planning through to working out costs and the actual build project building an extension is a big commitment. Roof pitch must match existing house as far as practicable note that this also applies to any upper storey built on an existing extension. Conservatory extensions single storey extensions two storey loft conversion outbuildings porches.

Materials used in exterior work to be similar in. On the planning portal under your responsibilities other considerations before you start work. Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match that of the existing house as far as is practicable. Roof extensions not to be permitted development in designated areas roof extensions apart from hip to gable ones to be set back as far as practicable at least 20cm from the original eaves the roof enlargement cannot overhang the outer face of the wall of the original house.