Architexeter 12 dec 2013 2.
Roof balcony planning permission.
I have a roof deck with no planning permission what hens if we stylish balcony ideas and how to retrofit a roof terrace what are the rules on house extensions convert to a terrace or balcony proactive roofing solutions ltd can i have a roof terrace and loft conversion abbey lofts.
The doors at the rear should have a juliet guarding to prevent use of the roof unless planning permission is given for use of the roof as a balcony which should then have 1 1m high guarding.
As such they shouldn t need planning permission but there are a few exceptions.
People who would like a balcony also wonder if it will need planning permission.
This is especially the case in conservation areas or where there is no precedent.
In uk the answer would mostly be yes because raised platforms are not permitted developments.
The property is listed or within a conservation zone you will almost certainly require planning permission.
The dormer may well be permitted development but accessing the roof to use as a balcony is not.