Good morning,
Problem 1.
I am hoping to replace the Lean-to Conservatory 20 year old Polycarbonate Roof, which has become dirty looking, having been damaged over the years.
No planning permission was needed then & that still the case now. I know that prior to changes that came in 2010, 75% of the roofing had to be glazed, but, that is not the case now.
I have had some really interesting (that is almost the price of new conservatory) quotes.
It measure 5 metres X 2.5 metres Approx & has obscure windows on both ends. It is at the rear of my semi detached bungalow. The one end between me & my neighbour's fence, which has one set of windows with only 300-450mm, which makes access for window cleaning almost impossible.
With this in mind, and having read that nowadays, installation of these windows would not be allowed. This article makes interesting reading.
http://www.conservatoryadvice.com/glazing-next-to-a-boundary-is-not-a-good-move
I have decided to brick up both windows ends to roof height. The present dwarf walls surrounding the building is 600mm high & is 275mm thick with a 50mm cavity. I have had a builder quote to build these end walls to roof height & then to have a lightweight tiled roof to replace the polycarbonate one. Lightweight tiles are suitable for low pitched roofs
The roofer came with the builder last Saturday & said that this will not be possible due to the low pitch of the conservatory roof, about 10-12 degrees. He wants to remove about 3 or 4 roof tiles from the rear of the bungalow and create a deeper pitch and just one roof. I am not
happy with this, as I don't want the conservatory to become an extension. I know that I have to comply with Building Regulations, so I don't want to create any problems by him doing this. Also it will become far more expensive with labour & materials.
I had hoped to avoid another polycarbonate roof, but, looking on the advancements with them now, I may have to reconsider this option.
Problem 2.
The guttering for both properties run into my downpipes & eventually into a soakaway on my property.
Am I legally allowed to separate my guttering from my neighbours ??
I would of course inform them that I was going to do this, as they would have to
build their own soakaway. The properties were built in the 1980's with this type
of guttering.
Do I have to ask my local planning office if I am allowed to do this ??
I have searched on my Title Deeds but, cannot find any reference to this.
I may add to this post later with other questions.
I would appreciate any suggestions or advice given on the above topic.
Many thanks in Advance.
Dee
Problem 1.
I am hoping to replace the Lean-to Conservatory 20 year old Polycarbonate Roof, which has become dirty looking, having been damaged over the years.
No planning permission was needed then & that still the case now. I know that prior to changes that came in 2010, 75% of the roofing had to be glazed, but, that is not the case now.
I have had some really interesting (that is almost the price of new conservatory) quotes.
It measure 5 metres X 2.5 metres Approx & has obscure windows on both ends. It is at the rear of my semi detached bungalow. The one end between me & my neighbour's fence, which has one set of windows with only 300-450mm, which makes access for window cleaning almost impossible.
With this in mind, and having read that nowadays, installation of these windows would not be allowed. This article makes interesting reading.
http://www.conservatoryadvice.com/glazing-next-to-a-boundary-is-not-a-good-move
I have decided to brick up both windows ends to roof height. The present dwarf walls surrounding the building is 600mm high & is 275mm thick with a 50mm cavity. I have had a builder quote to build these end walls to roof height & then to have a lightweight tiled roof to replace the polycarbonate one. Lightweight tiles are suitable for low pitched roofs
The roofer came with the builder last Saturday & said that this will not be possible due to the low pitch of the conservatory roof, about 10-12 degrees. He wants to remove about 3 or 4 roof tiles from the rear of the bungalow and create a deeper pitch and just one roof. I am not
happy with this, as I don't want the conservatory to become an extension. I know that I have to comply with Building Regulations, so I don't want to create any problems by him doing this. Also it will become far more expensive with labour & materials.
I had hoped to avoid another polycarbonate roof, but, looking on the advancements with them now, I may have to reconsider this option.
Problem 2.
The guttering for both properties run into my downpipes & eventually into a soakaway on my property.
Am I legally allowed to separate my guttering from my neighbours ??
I would of course inform them that I was going to do this, as they would have to
build their own soakaway. The properties were built in the 1980's with this type
of guttering.
Do I have to ask my local planning office if I am allowed to do this ??
I have searched on my Title Deeds but, cannot find any reference to this.
I may add to this post later with other questions.
I would appreciate any suggestions or advice given on the above topic.
Many thanks in Advance.
Dee
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