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As you
are doubtless aware all building work is controlled by legislation. The
Department of Environment grants all properties (with the exception of
those within a conservation area) an allowance of Permitted Development. As
of 1st October 2008, detached and semi-detached properties are
generally allowed 50 cubic metres which may be extended out of the original
roof pitch but not extending beyond the plane of any existing roof slopes
which form the principal elevation of the dwelling house and fronts a
highway. For terraced and end of terrace buildings this allowance is
reduced to 40 cubic metres which may be extended out of the original roof
pitch but not extending beyond the plane of any existing roof slopes which
form the principal elevation of the dwelling house and fronts a highway.
Should the desired roof extension exceed the cubic metreage above then the
construction WILL REQUIRE Town & Country Planning permission which,
regrettably, does tend to be restrictive at most Local Authorities.
Therefore, homeowners who enjoy full Permitted Development entitlement will
generally benefit from the widest range of design options.
In the event that Town & Country Planning permission is refused, you
have a right of appeal to the Department of Environment. Such appeals can
be both costly and time-consuming. However, in the event that a client
wishes to make an appeal, we have a specialist appeals Architect who will
carry out all the necessary preparation and applications together with
arguments of local precedence, to lodge such an appeal.
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