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Regulations & Getting The Repairs Right
Don't get caught out when repairing your roof!
Getting everything right when installing or repairing your roof is a must. The simplest way to get it right is to hire the right contractor, who will be able to advise you on the do’s and don’ts!
Any kind of roofing work can be extremely dangerous, so make sure that you hire a professional to deal with roof installation and repairs. When hiring a roofer:
• Check their references
• Ensure that they have up to date public liability insurance
• Ask for proof of relevant training and qualifications
• Get at least three quotes for the work before you hire a roofing contractor
It may be a good idea to hire someone who is a member of a trade association like the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) or the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Members of these associations will have been vetted and should work to a strict code of conduct – do still make sure you independently check their insurance and reference details though.
Planning permission for roof extensions
For major work you may need to arrange planning permission before you start. There are many rules and regulations governing planning permission, read on to find out how to get planning permission for your roof extension.
There are many cases where the loft is significantly underused, leaving perfect opportunity for a roof extension in order to add space to your home. This additional space is then ripe for a room conversion to add value to your home. Although you do not need planning permission to insert sky lights or to re-roof your house, you will require planning permission for roof extensions.
When do I need planning permission for my roof extension?
Planning permission will be needed for your roof extension, loft conversion or dormer windows when the volume added to the house exceeds a certain size. This is applicable if the extension adds 50 cubic metres to the volume of a non-terraced house or 40 cubic metres to the volume of a terraced house. Planning permission is also required if you live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Conservation Area when planning an extension or alteration to the shape of the roof. You will also need to receive planning approval for roof extensions that are higher than the highest part of the original house or if you want to build an extension to any roof slope which faces a highway. You’ll also need planning permission for a balcony. The council handles your planning permission application and can refuse it on the basis that your roof extension will not fit into the look
of the street.
When don’t I need planning permission for my roof extension?
Depending on your local council, the rules of planning permission can vary slightly so it is a good idea to check with them. Generally, the “No more than 50 cubic metres added to the volume of the house or 40 cubic metres to the volume of a terraced house” applies in most places. If you share a wall with a neighbouring property you will need to draw up a party wall agreement with your neighbour. Not only will the building work disrupt you, it will disrupt them so it is best to warn them of your plans face to face before they receive the formal agreement, which they can reject.
How do I get planning permission for my roof extension?
To get planning permission for your roof extension, you will need to contact the planning department of your local planning authority for advice. You can then apply online or through a paper form. The planning department will consider your application and decide if your extension can go ahead. They will consider such things as the size, layout and external appearance of the building as well as local infrastructure, access points, landscaping, the intended use of the development and the impact on the local area. This is usually done within eight weeks and planning permission for your roof extension will either be granted – at which point you can begin building work – or refused. If your application is refused you can change and then re-submit it.
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Getting everything right when installing or repairing your roof is a must. The simplest way to get it right is to hire the right contractor, who will be able to advise you on the do’s and don’ts!
Any kind of roofing work can be extremely dangerous, so make sure that you hire a professional to deal with roof installation and repairs. When hiring a roofer:
• Check their references
• Ensure that they have up to date public liability insurance
• Ask for proof of relevant training and qualifications
• Get at least three quotes for the work before you hire a roofing contractor
It may be a good idea to hire someone who is a member of a trade association like the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) or the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Members of these associations will have been vetted and should work to a strict code of conduct – do still make sure you independently check their insurance and reference details though.
Planning permission for roof extensions
For major work you may need to arrange planning permission before you start. There are many rules and regulations governing planning permission, read on to find out how to get planning permission for your roof extension.
There are many cases where the loft is significantly underused, leaving perfect opportunity for a roof extension in order to add space to your home. This additional space is then ripe for a room conversion to add value to your home. Although you do not need planning permission to insert sky lights or to re-roof your house, you will require planning permission for roof extensions.
When do I need planning permission for my roof extension?
Planning permission will be needed for your roof extension, loft conversion or dormer windows when the volume added to the house exceeds a certain size. This is applicable if the extension adds 50 cubic metres to the volume of a non-terraced house or 40 cubic metres to the volume of a terraced house. Planning permission is also required if you live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Conservation Area when planning an extension or alteration to the shape of the roof. You will also need to receive planning approval for roof extensions that are higher than the highest part of the original house or if you want to build an extension to any roof slope which faces a highway. You’ll also need planning permission for a balcony. The council handles your planning permission application and can refuse it on the basis that your roof extension will not fit into the look
of the street.
When don’t I need planning permission for my roof extension?
Depending on your local council, the rules of planning permission can vary slightly so it is a good idea to check with them. Generally, the “No more than 50 cubic metres added to the volume of the house or 40 cubic metres to the volume of a terraced house” applies in most places. If you share a wall with a neighbouring property you will need to draw up a party wall agreement with your neighbour. Not only will the building work disrupt you, it will disrupt them so it is best to warn them of your plans face to face before they receive the formal agreement, which they can reject.
How do I get planning permission for my roof extension?
To get planning permission for your roof extension, you will need to contact the planning department of your local planning authority for advice. You can then apply online or through a paper form. The planning department will consider your application and decide if your extension can go ahead. They will consider such things as the size, layout and external appearance of the building as well as local infrastructure, access points, landscaping, the intended use of the development and the impact on the local area. This is usually done within eight weeks and planning permission for your roof extension will either be granted – at which point you can begin building work – or refused. If your application is refused you can change and then re-submit it.
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