do glass verandahs need PP or Building Regs?

Sep 21, 2009 6 Replies

of this sort for e.g.



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on the predictably obfuscated national government resource websites with no joy apart from the new PD exclusion of decks, balconies, verandas - does this really apply to ground level "lean to" type structures?



any pointers gratefully received



Cheers JimK


I would think most likely it does. Generally, there are your permitted development rights for things like garages, sheds and porches (subject to restrictions on size and location) - and anything else needs PP.

Contact your local planning office, only a fairly simple informal application is necessary to tell you if you need PP.

IMHE better to leave some stones unturned unless absolutely necessary!

to expand - it seems i can still (since the PD changes) build a conservatory of certain parameters without needin PP or BRegs but it seems I may need PP (poss BRegs) for an open sided lean-to glass roofed structure...??

can anyone confirm? ta JimK

On Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:46:31 -0700 (PDT), a certain chimpanzee, jim randomly hit the keyboard and produced:

yard or covered way). Planning; no idea.

Be aware that although you may not need to apply for building regs, it does not mean you don't have to comply with building regs.

ah this again - i take the opposite view - thanks

That's a car port by another name!

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