Hi All.
In my area, I have seen people do hip to gable loft extensions, now having read the council website, their policy seems to be to allow for a 200mm gap between the roof and gable wall, so that tiles can be used for the dormer.
People who have done the hip to gable extension have used the permitted development rights, now I want to educate myself on how the process works. I was wondering if anyone can answer the questions that I have below.
Thanks in advance.
In my area, I have seen people do hip to gable loft extensions, now having read the council website, their policy seems to be to allow for a 200mm gap between the roof and gable wall, so that tiles can be used for the dormer.
People who have done the hip to gable extension have used the permitted development rights, now I want to educate myself on how the process works. I was wondering if anyone can answer the questions that I have below.
- In the case of the house pictured, they didn't apply for planning permission. So is this illegal or how does it work and who certifies the work.
- I do not know much about permitted development, how if the council certify it after the works have been done, how can you tell that you are on the right path ?
- I am guessing that building control would need to be involved, if so. how does this work when one hasn't applied for planning but yet seeking building control input.
- How can one ensure that if one goes down the permitted development route, the end product (hip to gable loft) has been done properly and avoid a situation where the council may not certify it or ask for changes to be made after the structure has gone up.
Thanks in advance.