Looking to build a first floor balcony above extention - any advice? - Harringay online2024-03-29T02:28:58Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/looking-to-build-a-first-floor-balcony-above-extention-any-advice?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A795004&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat did you ask them that yo…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-27:844301:Comment:7950042015-09-27T22:51:05.596ZFinsbury Park Rangerhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/FinsburyParkRanger
What did you ask them that you want to do ? There is no law I know of that says safely secured plants and fake grass can't be placed on a flat roof that you own.<br />
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From my experience, be super respectful and super careful and you should be ok.
What did you ask them that you want to do ? There is no law I know of that says safely secured plants and fake grass can't be placed on a flat roof that you own.<br />
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From my experience, be super respectful and super careful and you should be ok. Had a response from the counc…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7898062015-09-09T17:17:49.424ZHSThttps://harringayonline.com/profile/HST
<p>Had a response from the council - I do indeed need PP. It is judged mainly on how much is affects the neighbours.</p>
<p>Had a response from the council - I do indeed need PP. It is judged mainly on how much is affects the neighbours.</p> Not if it's your own back yar…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7897922015-09-09T14:35:25.856ZJohn McMullanhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/bogan72
<p>Not if it's your own back yard.</p>
<p>Not if it's your own back yard.</p> Be a bit like a café or resta…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7897892015-09-09T14:23:58.305ZJohn Dhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JohnD
<p>Be a bit like a café or restaurant then ?</p>
<p>Be a bit like a café or restaurant then ?</p> The key point is, you're not…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7897712015-09-09T11:31:10.390ZJohn McMullanhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/bogan72
<p>The key point is, you're not supposed to overlook your neighbour's gardens in this way, hence the recommendation of Bamboo. Imagine yourself sitting in your back yard enjoying a nice meal with friends while another group sits out on their roof terrace a couple of doors along enjoying theirs and you get the idea.</p>
<p>The key point is, you're not supposed to overlook your neighbour's gardens in this way, hence the recommendation of Bamboo. Imagine yourself sitting in your back yard enjoying a nice meal with friends while another group sits out on their roof terrace a couple of doors along enjoying theirs and you get the idea.</p> Generally. ceiling beams are…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7897662015-09-09T08:36:22.141ZJohn Dhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JohnD
<p>Generally. ceiling beams are lighter than floor joists, because they are not meant to take the same weight, and would need to be strengthened.</p>
<p>You may know not to put a grand piano or a rugby side out there but would the new owner when you come to sell ? At the very least, you should get advice from a surveyor.</p>
<p>Generally. ceiling beams are lighter than floor joists, because they are not meant to take the same weight, and would need to be strengthened.</p>
<p>You may know not to put a grand piano or a rugby side out there but would the new owner when you come to sell ? At the very least, you should get advice from a surveyor.</p> To be honest, FPR, that is ex…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7897612015-09-09T08:24:34.199ZHSThttps://harringayonline.com/profile/HST
<p>To be honest, FPR, that is exactly what I want to do. No major changes to the structure/view are needed or wanted. But i do not want to spend the money and then find out I have to remove it all...I have emailed the council, who promised to respond in three days so I will see what they say. I am guessing the biggest issue will be privacy, as it is a terraced house so I'd have to put some sort of separation up so I'm not peering in the neighbours window. All very hypothetical yet, but let's…</p>
<p>To be honest, FPR, that is exactly what I want to do. No major changes to the structure/view are needed or wanted. But i do not want to spend the money and then find out I have to remove it all...I have emailed the council, who promised to respond in three days so I will see what they say. I am guessing the biggest issue will be privacy, as it is a terraced house so I'd have to put some sort of separation up so I'm not peering in the neighbours window. All very hypothetical yet, but let's see....</p>
<p></p> Stick some fake grass on it a…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-09:844301:Comment:7895042015-09-09T07:22:42.011ZFinsbury Park Rangerhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/FinsburyParkRanger
Stick some fake grass on it and a few bamboo plants ariund the edges and you've got yourself an unofficial roof terrace. Just don't have guests up there and be very careful and you've got yourself a pretty view that you can sneak onto and read a book now and again. Make sure the bamboo plants are carefully secure, only do it if there is a small parapet wall to keep them safe. Also get someone qualified to check the structure of the roof to make sure it's solid.
Stick some fake grass on it and a few bamboo plants ariund the edges and you've got yourself an unofficial roof terrace. Just don't have guests up there and be very careful and you've got yourself a pretty view that you can sneak onto and read a book now and again. Make sure the bamboo plants are carefully secure, only do it if there is a small parapet wall to keep them safe. Also get someone qualified to check the structure of the roof to make sure it's solid. I'm pretty sure that it needs…tag:harringayonline.com,2015-09-07:844301:Comment:7893182015-09-07T17:21:46.251ZAndrewAW1https://harringayonline.com/profile/Andrew499
I'm pretty sure that it needs planning permission and is unlikely to get it (I remember reading about others in the past who've been turned down).
I'm pretty sure that it needs planning permission and is unlikely to get it (I remember reading about others in the past who've been turned down).