Side windows on side extensions - permitted development?

[paul91]

Bit of a long shot but wondering if anyone can shed some light on this.

 

I'm planning to build a side extension on my new bungalow. My question is whether I can add side windows (and doors) under permitted development

 

There is no reference to this on the gov.uk technical guidance (only refers to first floor side windows which must be obscured glass non opening etc). However on the full order (Town and Country Planning 2015) there is a line which states;

 

"Conditions
AA.2.—(1) Development is permitted by Class AA subject to the conditions set out in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

...(b)the development must not include a window in any wall or roof slope forming a side elevation of the dwelling house"

 

I may have answered my own question here but just wondering if anyone has some experience with this.

 

For reference the side window would over look approx 2-3 metres of garden to the boundary line which is a 7ft high block wall. So it's not overlooking anyone. 

 

Thanks in advance

[nod]

I’ve done this on my previous home 

I checked with my near neighbor to see if they had any objections

But if they had I don’t think it would make any difference under PD

[DevilDamo]

If the side extension meets the PD criteria then windows on its side wall would or should also meet that criteria.

 

As a side note, PD relates to the original and as built house.

[paul91]

Thanks for replies @nod @DevilDamo

 

Just to clarify there aren't already windows on the side elevation of the property. I've also spoke to my neighbour he has no objections whatsoever. He's built the 7ft block wall at the boundary line and has a huge garden room behind it

 

With regards to other PD criteria I'm confident it's all by the book. My only concern is with adding windows and a set of French doors to the side

 

@nod we're you satisfied at the time your build met the PD criteria (specifically with the windows?) 

[nod]

23 minutes ago, paul91 said:

Thanks for replies @nod @DevilDamo

 

Just to clarify there aren't already windows on the side elevation of the property. I've also spoke to my neighbour he has no objections whatsoever. He's built the 7ft block wall at the boundary line and has a huge garden room behind it

 

With regards to other PD criteria I'm confident it's all by the book. My only concern is with adding windows and a set of French doors to the side

 

@nod we're you satisfied at the time your build met the PD criteria (specifically with the windows?) 

We had a large conservatory there before which was all glass Probably about half the glass in the extension So no issues 

[DevilDamo]

@paul91 As mentioned, if the (proposed) extension meets the PD criteria, then adding windows and doors to it would also be considered PD. It’s slightly different to two/three storey houses but not bungalows.

 

Btw, will any of the proposed extension have a flat roof because in the majority of situations, adding those to bungalows are not PD?

[paul91]

@DevilDamo

 

I'm pretty confident it meets PD criteria with regards to floor area/footprint, height, position, proximity to boundary. I've also confirmed with the local council there are no restrictions to my PD rights at this property. My main concern is the addition of widows and french doors to the side elevation and maybe the design of the roof (the roof will be pitched to the same angles as the existing roof, and using the same tiles - but it's double hipped rather than a gable)

 

The line within the town and country planning act is what's got me worried - "(b)the development must not include a window in any wall or roof slope forming a side elevation of the dwelling house". But this section seems to include other things which are contradictory to the rest of the document. I really have no idea.

 

I've spoke to a local planning consultant yesterday and hoping to hear back today. I'm planning to sell it next year so I want to make sure it's all legit. I've attached my drawing incase you're interested  

Application Drawing Final 2.pdf

[DevilDamo]

Assume it’s no higher than 4m?

 

Btw, the render alone will require Planning.