Hi folks,
Short version: Do I need planning permission to enlarge the height of rear elevation windows in a dormer?
Long version: Hopefully a quick one. Have two windows in a dormer that are tiny and we are looking to enlarge. Can find plenty through searching on requirements for widening a window (in particular BC because of the structural changes) but can anyone advise on just enlarging the height of the window as we are content with the width and the dormer is timber framed so likely a nightmare to cut out above (and frankly unnecessary). BC required for thermal/safety etc. will be covered by use of a FENSA installer.
I did wonder if the size of the windows was dictated by planning permission for the dormer (undertaken by past owners of the house) but it appears actually they had plans included to build a lean to which would have come up to the bottom of the windows. They didn't get this far so we have the height available. I thought planning may have dictated small windows at high level because of overlooking but the nearest direct view of another property is probably c.50m but I may be mistaken.
Thanks in advance.
Short version: Do I need planning permission to enlarge the height of rear elevation windows in a dormer?
Long version: Hopefully a quick one. Have two windows in a dormer that are tiny and we are looking to enlarge. Can find plenty through searching on requirements for widening a window (in particular BC because of the structural changes) but can anyone advise on just enlarging the height of the window as we are content with the width and the dormer is timber framed so likely a nightmare to cut out above (and frankly unnecessary). BC required for thermal/safety etc. will be covered by use of a FENSA installer.
I did wonder if the size of the windows was dictated by planning permission for the dormer (undertaken by past owners of the house) but it appears actually they had plans included to build a lean to which would have come up to the bottom of the windows. They didn't get this far so we have the height available. I thought planning may have dictated small windows at high level because of overlooking but the nearest direct view of another property is probably c.50m but I may be mistaken.
Thanks in advance.