Decking planning permission?

[checkmate]

Hi Guys

I was planning to do decking then realized i may have planning permission issue

My garden ground level is around 1.5m drop to my house dpc level.

Just built new 3m extension and the DPC level to the ground level on garden is 1.5m drop. But before the extension was one, there was a gradual slope from one end of garden to the other end. So not sure where i stand with planning permission as i was told i need to be 30mm above ground level. Is that house ground level or garden ground level?

Happy to provide more information if possible.

Thanks
Sundeep

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Doh! It’s from the highest existing ground level.

Why didn’t you tag the decking on to the extension planning permission? Or was it PD?

 

[Nakajo]

...adjacent to the works.

 

[checkmate]

it was building regulations so didnt think to ask about decking too.

So i am ok to proceed with decking without any issues of planning permission right?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

No, for decking to not need planning permission you are limited to 300mm above the existing ground level. You measure from the highest natural level under the deck. It sounds like you're saying that the deck will be 1.5m above the natural ground level? If so PP is definitely required.

 

[Nakajo]

I think the OP is saying that if limiting to 300mm above highest natural ground level under the deck then the decking will be 1.5m above the lowest point of the garden.

 

[checkmate]

Find attached 2 images, one before extension gives you idea of drops and one with extension with the height i have....

Based on this what you think?

 

[Nakajo]

OK. I think you need planning permission. I think planning permission will be refused.

 

[^woody^]

What did the plan drawer put on the drawings - steps? From those doors?

Its bizarre that a raised area was not part of the design for access from those doors

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yes PP would be required and as mentioned it may not be a forgone conclusion .......

 

[checkmate]

So i have 2 options i guess, PP or do decking steps down to 300mm off ground and then start deckings? would the step down cause any issues? if i did regular steps down. Its going to spoil my decking plan! would've been better if it was same level as doors but guess not possible.

 

[Nakajo]

We're not saying it's not possible, just that the odds might not be stacked in your favour. Whack in a planning application.

 

[checkmate]

just for my idea how long does it take for planning permission usually? and can i do the permission or does it have to be builder?

 

[Nakajo]

Allow 10 weeks (2 weeks for validation + 8 for determination). You can do it yourself using the householder application form on the government's online Planning Portal

 

[checkmate]

Thanks, i was just reading that. Is it wise for me to buy plan or do from scratch?