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Do you need to get permission to install velux roof windows?
Do I need planning permission
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Soldato
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I doubt it, unless you live in a listed building or something.
Um yeah this came up recently, I could be totally wrong here but I'm sure it was said that we can't have Velux windows if they overlook countryside. It sounds ridiculous so I'm doubting if I heard that correctly when the architect was round.
Contact your local building control, chances are you will need planning permission as they will affect the exterior of the home , depends what your local authorities rules are though
as above you wont need it for a velux unless it is a listed building in which case you need specific velux types to complement the building style if you are even allowed them!
I did have one job last year where we wanted veluxes on both sides of a roof transplant but the planners restricted it to only one side as the other was right on the boundary to the adjacent steading and would be overlooking the property.
If in doubt, give your local planners a ring and ask to speak to a planner. Chances are they will only really require a photo of your property with the address so they can comment.
Building control dont deal with planning
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I would think so, more so if it faces the front.
Where in England do you live? Is your house detached/semi/terrace? Are you simply adding velux windows to an existing room or are you converting a loft space to a room?
Let us assume for the time being that you are simply adding a window to an existing room:
Generally you will not require planning permission for skylights so long as they do not protrude too far from the existing roof slope, and so are not creating an additional volume (unlike a dormer window for instance). However it is important that you check you are not within a conservation area (more common than you might expect), AONB or have any listed features upon your property, or long view (common within valleys etc). There may be 'overlooking' or privacy conditions that require address depending upon the exacts of your project.
Get in touch with your local planning authority who will be able to quickly inform you of any possible constraints you might not be aware of.
Building Regulations Approval is likely to be required as you will be altering the roof to accomodate your new skylights - changes to structure, loads and energy efficiency are to occur and so you will most likely have to run it by your local Building Control.
Let us assume for the time being that you are simply adding a window to an existing room:
Generally you will not require planning permission for skylights so long as they do not protrude too far from the existing roof slope, and so are not creating an additional volume (unlike a dormer window for instance). However it is important that you check you are not within a conservation area (more common than you might expect), AONB or have any listed features upon your property, or long view (common within valleys etc). There may be 'overlooking' or privacy conditions that require address depending upon the exacts of your project.
Get in touch with your local planning authority who will be able to quickly inform you of any possible constraints you might not be aware of.
Building Regulations Approval is likely to be required as you will be altering the roof to accomodate your new skylights - changes to structure, loads and energy efficiency are to occur and so you will most likely have to run it by your local Building Control.
This is often the case - although not quite as black and white as you might have interpreted - the view of your house from the countryside itself could be altered by the implementation of skylights. Sometimes this is due to reflection/glare and needs to be addressed with non-reflective glazing, other times you might have a planning officer who deems the existing view of roofing to have importance from 'the long view' etc.
Every case is treated on it's own merits. or should be anyhow!
I'm sure Borich (who is a town planner) will be along soon to clarify with some more detailed help on the matter
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Here we go.
1. If your property is a single family dwelling and has its permitted development rights then permission will not be required.
2. Flats you will need permission as you don't have any PD rights.
3. If your property is listed you will need Lb Consent and planning permission.
4. If your property has a Article 4 (2) Direction removing PD rights you will need permission (however, there will be no fee for this) and this is likely if your property is within a Conservation Area.
Your best bet is to e-mail/write to the duty planner at your local council who can advise. If you give me your address (in trust) I could do a hunt on the Council web site, as most council's put their planning history online etc.
Edit: If you think its PD check you meet the guidelines of the GPDO.
Oh also this is handy
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house
1. If your property is a single family dwelling and has its permitted development rights then permission will not be required.
2. Flats you will need permission as you don't have any PD rights.
3. If your property is listed you will need Lb Consent and planning permission.
4. If your property has a Article 4 (2) Direction removing PD rights you will need permission (however, there will be no fee for this) and this is likely if your property is within a Conservation Area.
Your best bet is to e-mail/write to the duty planner at your local council who can advise. If you give me your address (in trust) I could do a hunt on the Council web site, as most council's put their planning history online etc.
Edit: If you think its PD check you meet the guidelines of the GPDO.
Oh also this is handy
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house