Q&A

Do you need planning permission for a raised platform?

Do you need planning permission for a raised platform?

Verandas, balconies and raised platforms are not permitted development and will require planning permission.

Is there a height restriction on decking?

Planning permission isn’t generally required on domestic decking, unless it’s within 20 metres of a road, higher than 30 CM or covers more than 50% of the total garden area. The height is set at 30 CM to ensure neighbours gardens aren’t overlooked.

Do you need planning permission for raised patio UK?

Adding a ground level or raised deck to your property may need planning permission. If decking or platforms cover, together with other extensions, fifty percent of the garden area and are more than 30cm above ground level then an application for planning permission will need to be filed.

Do Juliet balconies require planning permission?

Juliet balconies are classed as Permitted Developments and therefore will not need planning permission. One of the main benefits of a Juliet balcony is that you can replace your windows with French doors and use a Juliet Balcony Railing, which lets in more breeze and light into your room.

Do I need a building consent for a deck?

If you plan to build a deck that is up to 1.5m high, you don’t need a building consent but you may still need a resource consent, depending on the rules in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. If your deck is more than 1m high, it must have a handrail. comply with the Building Code, even if no building consent is needed.

Can I put decking on a flat roof?

Many before you have asked the question, “Can you put decking on a flat roof?” – and the answer is yes. That is assuming that your roof is strong enough to support support the weight. You’ll want to start with consulting a local contractor to make sure the surface is fit for decking.

How high can decking be UK?

30cm
Guidance on what constitutes the principal elevation is contained within the householder guide. The decking or platform is no more than 30cm above the ground. Together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area.

Do I need building Regs for decking?

But one question people often forget is whether or not decking needs to conform to building regulations. The short answer to this question is that if your decking falls into the category of requiring planning permission, then “yes”, will more than likely need to conform to building regulations.

Can you raise your garden level without planning permission?

3 Answers from MyBuilder Fencers 1] Raising the level of ground is subject to planning permission. Such a breach might ultimately require your neighbour to submit a formal planning applications showing the proposed increase in ground levels.

Do I need Building Regs for decking?

Do you need to get planning permission for decking in Garden?

Putting up decking, or other raised platforms, in your garden is permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, providing: together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area.

Do you need planning permission for a raised garden?

Planning Permission. Putting up decking, or other raised platforms, in your garden is permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, providing: together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area.

Is it OK to have a raised deck in the garden?

If it is “on average” 20cm above ground you should be OK . My buyers solicitor also queried the raised decking in the garden. They were worried that that it covered more than 50% of the garden (taking into account other outbuildings etc). My solicitor reassured them, as she said she could see from the photo’s on RM this wouldn’t be an issue.

How tall does a deck need to be for a house?

The decking is no more than 30cm above the ground together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area. Please note: The permitted development allowances described here apply to houses and not to: