PD for side windows

[RichA]

You do not usually need to apply for planning permission for:

• repairs, maintenance, and minor improvements, such as repainting window and door frames
• insertion of new windows and doors that are of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the house (note - a new bay window will be treated as an extension and may require permission). If new windows are in an upper-floor side elevation they must be obscure-glazed and either non opening or more than 1.7 metres above the floor level

If I have a 1st floor side window with triple lights, am I allowed to replace with 2 windows of the same overall width under PD. ie. 1x double light and 1x single light. This is to faciliatate a room split into 2 (bedroom & ensuite).

Would one, or both, be classed as new under the PD guidance? And therefore required to be glazed & non opening?

Glazed is ok in a bathroom but non-opening is not ideal. Non-opening is ok in the bedroom (there is another window on the other side) but glazed is not ideal!

Thanks.

 

[LukeB123]

Technically, it's the insertion of new windows, so both the new windows would be treated as 'new' windows and have to conform to PD conditions.

 

[^woody^]

It's OK if the two frames go into the one existing opening.

 

[RichA]

Thanks. In that case I might go with two single windows and infill the centre.