{"id":79,"date":"2017-02-01T10:31:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T10:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=standards&#038;p=79"},"modified":"2019-10-30T10:39:56","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T10:39:56","slug":"planning-permission-flat-roofs","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/roofing\/planning-permission-flat-roofs\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Permission for Flat Roofs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flat roofs are a common sight. They\u2019re often on garages, sheds and extensions. If you want to create a new flat roof or alter an existing one, you need to be aware of any regulations that apply.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the regulations that relate to flat roofs are enforced by local planning authorities. Read on to find out more about planning permission and if you need it before you start work on your flat roof.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Planning Permission?<\/h3>\n<p>Planning permission is something you might need to get before doing certain types of building work. To obtain planning permission, you need to apply to your local planning authority.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing your local planning authority will do when they get your application is check if the work you want to do needs planning permission. If it does, they\u2019ll refer to local and national planning guides to help them decide whether to give it to you. Whether you get planning permission or not may depend on the size, appearance, use and access of what you want to build. Your local planning authority may also consider what effect the work you want to do will have on local residents.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need planning permission to alter or install a flat roof?<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you need planning permission or not depends on what you want to do with your flat roof. You don\u2019t need permission to alter the flat roof of your house as long as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any alteration projects no further than 15cm from the existing roof<\/li>\n<li>No alternation is higher than the highest part of the existing roof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to abide by these terms then you\u2019ll need to apply for planning permission.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that these rules only apply to houses. You don\u2019t need planning permission to alter the roof of an outbuilding, as long as the flat roof ends up being no more than 3 metres above the ground. For further information visit the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planningportal.co.uk\/info\/200130\/common_projects\/43\/outbuildings\">Planning Portal<\/a> website or contact your local planning authority.<\/p>\n<p style=\"float:right;margin-left:8px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/pin\/155163149642309460\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If any building is listed or is on designated land, you\u2019ll need to check with your local authority before going ahead. Designated land includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National parks<\/li>\n<li>The Broads<\/li>\n<li>Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Areas<\/li>\n<li>World Heritage Sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How do I apply for planning permission?<\/h3>\n<p>You can make a planning permission application on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planningportal.co.uk\/\">Planning Portal<\/a>. You can also find the contact details for your local planning authority here if you want to talk to them for advice.<\/p>\n<p>So now you should know a bit more about planning permission and how it applies to your flat roof. The most important thing to remember is that you should be 100% sure that you don\u2019t need planning permission before doing any work on your flat roof. If you\u2019re at all unsure, it\u2019s much safer to seek advice than start work regardless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t normally need to apply for planning permission to re-roof a building. 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