Does this loft dormer exceed the height of original roof?

[indus]

Hi

Permitted planning states that the height of a loft conversion shouldn't exceed the original roof line. Then how does somebody get this through planning where it seems the dormer height exceeds it and is the same height as the parapet wall?

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Maybe it had planning permission. Or maybe its an illegal build. Or maybe even a bit of an optical illusion going on.

 

[indus]

Hi Freddy, it's definitely not an illegal build.

It could have formal planning however my limited experience seems to be that formal planning is far more strict when it comes to dormers compared to what you can get away with under permitted.

Optical illusion? I suppose so, but it does look fairly clear that the top of the dormer is above the apex of the roof.

Thanks

 

[big-all]

its all to do with the main roof height not the back section roof
if you can see an altered height from the front it is wrong

 

[indus]

its all to do with the main roof height not the back section roof
if you can see an altered height from the front it is wrong

Sorry for the delayed response. Many thanks for your help.