1. Roof
Enlargements and Alterations
Permitted providing that they do not exceed the highest part
of the existing roof and do not materially alter the shape
of the dwelling 2.
Greenhouse & Sheds (and Garages more than 5 metres from
the house)
These are permitted if they cover less than 50% of the area
of land around the ‘original house’ and is less
than 3m high, or 4m with a ridge roof.
3. Extensions
Permitted up to 70m3 or 15% of the original detached/semi–detached
house or: 50 cubic metres of 10 % of a terraced house, subject
to a maximum in either case of 115 cubic metres –
as long as:
1. Extension does not project beyond the front wall of the
house or less than 20m from the high way, whichever is the
nearest.
2. Does not exceed the highest point of the roof.
3. Does not cover more than the 50% of the total cartilage
area.
4. Garages
and other Buildings
Within 5metres of the house counts as an extension
Permitted if they cover less than 50% of the area of land
around the ‘original house’ and is less than
3m high, or 4m with a ridge roof.
Planning permission is required if a garage/building is
nearer to any highway than the nearest part of the original
house, unless there is at least 20m between the new building
and any highway.
5. Windows
& Porches
• Windows:
Dormer windows and doors are permitted provided they do
not face the highway and do not increase the cubic volume
of the house by more than 40 m3 for a terrace and 50 m3
in other cases.
• Porches:
Permitted with a floor area (measured externally) of no
more than 3m2 and 3 metres high providing it is more than
2 metres from the boundary of a dwelling house with a highway.
6. Hardstanding
No restrictions on the area of land around your house which
you can cover with hard surfaces at or near ground level
to be used for domestic purposes.
N.B. If the new driveway
crosses a pavement or verge or you want to make a new/wider
access for your driveway on to a trunk road/classified road,
approval must be obtained from the highways department of
the Council.
7. Gates, Walls
and Fences
Permitted up to 1 metre high adjoining a highway and 2 metres
elsewhere.
8. Vehicle
Crossover
Permitted except onto a classified trunk road. |
