french doors in dormer loft conversions

[simonjay]

Does anyone know the planning and permitted development status of french doors (I know they should really be called "french windows") fitted in the box dormer of a loft conversion ? Obviously there would be a guard rail on the inside or the outside.
Are they just very tall windows as far as planning is concerned ?

White elephant: The obvious motive is to get as close to a balcony as possible within the planning constriants.

Thanks,
Simon.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Had you considered folding sliding windows (not doors)? When open, these have the effect of a full width balcony albeit with a solid barrier.

 

[^woody^]

Juliet balconies are PD

 

[simonjay]

Juliet balconies are PD

Oh good thanks for that. So you'd be allowed the barrier on the outside.

I've seen some around with no visible barrier. Hopefully these were not suicide doors ! Maybe it was done on the old rules, or they did not want inward openers taking up space in the room.

Anyway, just got to finish the kitchen before I can do the loft

Thanks,
Simon.