Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Looking to build a first floor balcony above extention - any advice?
Hi there, I own a terraced house in Harringay and would like to create some sort of open space on the first floor - the space would ideally be a door (currently where the back window is) that opens out onto what is currently the extension below, it has a flat roof.
Obviously the roof would need to have a new floor applied etc so that we are not walking around on the asphalt roof, plus safety railings around the sides but does anyone know If i need planning permission for the project?
I cannot seem to find any relevant information on the Haringey website. I know a raised platform need permission, but i do not anticipate on making a raised platform as the doors would open straight out onto it.
Has anyone seen this done, or indeed have images of something similar?
Any help/advice appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by AndrewAW1 on
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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).
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Permalink Reply by Finsbury Park Ranger on
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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.
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Permalink Reply by HST on
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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....
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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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.
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Not if it's your own back yard.
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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Generally. ceiling beams are lighter than floor joists, because they are not meant to take the same weight, and would need to be strengthened.
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.
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Had a response from the council - I do indeed need PP. It is judged mainly on how much is affects the neighbours.
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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.
From my experience, be super respectful and super careful and you should be ok.
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