When it comes to replacing your out-dated windows and doors or installing a brand new conservatory, planning permission can be a consideration. Legal issues such as Rights of Light or Party Wall can enter the mix, making the process a little more drawn out than you may have originally envisaged. So, don’t get caught out on your glazing project. Hear from Hamilton Windows, as advised by the Planning Portal, about when you might need to contact your local authority.
Conservatories
Conservatories are regarded in the same vein as any extension or home addition. As a conservatory is considered a permitted development, it won’t typically need planning permission, providing that certain conditions are met.
For example, conservatories:
- Have to be single storey.
- Can have a maximum height of four metres.
- Must be constructed in a similar appearance to the property’s exterior.
Listed buildings
If you’re fortunate enough to live or work in a listed building, you will need listed building consent for any notable glazing works. This applies both internally and externally.
Building regulations, post 2002
Since 1 April 2002, certain standards have to be met when a window or door is replaced. These building regulations apply to factors such as thermal performance, ventilation and fire safety.
What you don’t need planning permission for:
- Repairs
- Maintenance
- New roof lights or skylights
- Minor improvements (e.g. repainting window and door frames)
- Replacement windows and doors that are similar in appearance to pre-existing products
As with many things, there are exceptions. For example, a bay window will be treated as an extension, and therefore may need planning permission. Also, a skylight that protrudes more than 150mm beyond the plane of the roof slope may also need an application submitted.
For Surrey glazing projects: Get in touch!
To enlist the help of an experienced glazing company who has been trading since 2012, click here to contact Hamilton Windows. We’ll be able to advise on all the planning aspects of your project, so give us a call on 020 8390 4855 today.
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