Extend the eaves first
Dormer 20cm set back (PD) HELP!!
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That goes against the rules and could easily be spotted if the house is a semi or terrace.
152x152 = column 
Are you saying the eaves can't be extended first under PD?
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The definition of the 'eaves' in the technical guidance is the intersection of where the slope of the roof meets the outside face of the wall. It cannot be extended.
I've never understood that definition. Why would anyone call an arbitrary point some way up the roof slope away from the fascia/soffit "the eaves" when most people understand the eaves to be at the base of the roof slope encompassing the soffit and fascia?
Could you extend the depth of the soffit by lengthening the rafter feet under PD Class B? I hope so as that is a future project I'm looking at.
No that's the definition for measuring roof height
Here is the one for dormers
"The measurement of 0.2 metres should be made along the original roof slope from the outermost edge of the eaves (the edge of the tiles or slates) to the edge of the enlargement."
from tech. guide
Might have to concede on that one.
So you'd measure by putting a level vertically abutting the bottom (gutter) tile and measure back to the face of the dormer - correct?
I hope not, I measure up the slope!
Yes, had me worried for a bit then. I could imagine a flurry of my clients posting on DIYnot along the lines of "Some dodgy bloke didn't draw my dormer back further enough. What do I do?"Might have to concede on that one.
Agreeing with Ian above, I would have the builder add a false eaves now, while you've got him. Whether in accordance with PD rules or not (it probably is?) if this turns into a problem you will have to come up with something and that seems like the most reasonable solution. I also think it would improve the look. If the problem arises in 2 years, the chances of getting this bloke back will be pretty slim.
Yes, they are refered to as UCs (universal columns) but they are very handy for use as beams when a small-height beam is required.152x152 = column
False eaves - shpeaves!
The planning bods are more interested that the facades of the proposed dormer and the existing walls below are not in line, regardless how big your eaves are.
"the enlargement cannot overhang the outer face of the wall of the original house"
The planning bods are more interested that the facades of the proposed dormer and the existing walls below are not in line, regardless how big your eaves are.
"the enlargement cannot overhang the outer face of the wall of the original house"
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