Verandas and louvered roofs are a great way to add much needed square footage to your property. They also come with the added bonus of enabling you to enjoy your outdoor space for more of the year.
We’re pleased to say, most of the time, you won’t need planning permission. A lot of the verandas and louvered roofs we install fall under the permitted development requirements. This means you can avoid the red-tape and expense of additional planning permission.
That said, there are occasions where planning permission is necessary, to safely and legally carry out the addition of a louvered roof or veranda.
Here are 5 of the top things you need to consider, that might make planning permission a necessity for your louvered veranda project:
1. Are you planning to install a freestanding, louvered, roof?
Technically, a freestanding louvered veranda would be classed as an outbuilding so extra planning could be required. You’ll also need to factor in where it lies within your land boundary. If it’s within 2 metres, there will be a height limit of 2.5 metres (you’ll need extra planning for anything taller).
2. How big are you planning on it being?
Whether you’re installing a freestanding or an attached louvered roof, you need to make sure the veranda, combined with any other outbuildings, doesn’t take up more than 50% of your property’s original land. If it’s going to be over 50%, planning permission will be required.
3. Will your veranda be using your main property as part of its structure?
If so, your louvered roof would be classed as an extension to your building. If your building is detached, and your louvered roof will exceed a maximum depth limit of 4 metres, you’ll need additional planning. This requirement reduces to 3 metres if your building is semi-detached or terrace/mews.
4. Are you planning on your louvered veranda to be within 2 metres of your land boundary?
If this is the case, you’ll need its maximum height to be kept to 2.5 metres or less. If it goes above 2.5 metres, planning permission will definitely be needed.
5. Does any land within the boundary of your property fall under conservation, green belt, or an area of outstanding natural beauty?
If it does, you’ll almost certainly need to gain planning permission to add a louvered roof, whether it’s freestanding or attached. You may also need to adhere to special arrangements regarding things such as colour and finish, in addition to standard planning permissions.
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If you’re still unsure whether planning could affect your project, why not get in touch and ask one of our experts? Contact us today on 01204 301751 for an exploratory chat or complete the simple form below and we’ll get back to you ASAP. We’d be delighted to help turn your ideas into reality.