velux window balcony

[shore]

could anyone tell me if this ingenious idea falls under PD rights
http://www.velux.co.uk/Private/Products/VELUX_Roof_Windows/Roof-Balcony_and_-Terrace
Just wondering and pondering another project
Many Thanks
Shore

 

[shore]

oooops sorry just found previous posts about this system its seems to be a bit of an arguing point as to whether it is or is not PD. Has anyone got any up to date info regarding this system.
Thanks Shore

 

[cjard]

Make up a new email address with bogus details, and write your local authority to ask them.

theyll either take the view it is, or not. If not, ask yourself if they would take action if you did fit one..

 

[jeds]

The confusion comes about because of the different permitted development classes. Most people look under class B which is alterations to the roof. This class clearly excludes a veranda, balcony or raised platform. So under class B it is not PD. But I would consider it under class C which, basically, covers roof windows. Under this class it is PD providing it does not extend more than 150mm above the roof surface. You might now ask; what about when it's open? The answer to that is ALL roof windows extend more than 150mm when they are open. So the intention of class B is, clearly, that the window is measured in it's closed state.

 

[DevilDamo]

I tried going down the route of installing one under PD, but it was refused as they do exceed the PD requirements, i.e. project more than 150mm from the roof line.

 

[cjard]

DOH, are you saying that the window was more than 6 inches high when shut?

 

[DevilDamo]

I can't remember. I would have to dig out the paperwork as it was a while ago. Coming to think of it, I think the LPA also raised other issues that deemed it requiring planning approval.

 

[jeds]

Class C is very clear. If the unit does not protrude more than 150mm and is not higher than the original roof it is permitted. You don't need to apply for planning so the LPA have no decision to make. The only question is whether the 150mm measurement is taken closed or open. The correct option is the closed position, clearly demonstrated by the fact that standard roof windows are measured in the closed position.