Will I Be Allowed To Build A Roof Terrace?
i live in the attic (3rd) floor of a large 2 storey victorian house – which is also locally listed… living in the top gives me full and sole access to a further large attic above. my question is whether i will be allowed to build a roof terrace in my attic space – does it belong to me? am i likely to get planning permission? i own a share of the freehold so there are no complicated landlord discussions.. any advice gratefully received
Tags: Allowed, Attic Space, Build, Landlord, Planning Permission, Roof, Roof Terrace, Sole, Terrace, Will
October 25th, 2009 at 5:16 am
Only planning permission can answer this question. Write off for it.
October 25th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
One other thing no one else has mentioned is the weight of the plants and soil. You would have to have all the beams made strong enough to take the weight. I think if you own the top flat then you must own the roof but as advised go to your council for advice.
Good luck to you – I hope it all goes the way you wish.
October 25th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
you are renting-the house is not yours. NO
October 25th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Doubt it, you own the 3rd floor. Although you have soel access to the loft space does this really mean you own it ? Maybe not. I would say the loft space is communal maintenence access only.
Talk to the local council about outline planning permission and refer to the deeds and freehold agreement to see what that says. If its ambiguous then you are likely to have to enter into agreement with the other freeholders. Which is like to result in you paying them to remove thier acces to the communal roof. you may also end up taking full responsibility for maintenance of the roof.
October 26th, 2009 at 12:31 am
i used to work as a strata manager and if the building is strata owner it is not looking good. that space is owned by everyone that owns the building just like the gardens and stair wells you would have to write to the building manager and get a meeting of owner to see what can be done. it you do anything to that space before getting approval you my have to pay for it to be changed back and pay a fine. hope i could help.
October 26th, 2009 at 2:01 am
it’d be up to Xoning ordnances and A Historical comission if they’re involved…………
October 26th, 2009 at 3:42 am
idoubt if you will get permission on a listed building to construct a roof terrace ..but if you did get permission you would have submit drawings ..and the cost of constructing a terrace at that height would be out of your reach ..scaffolding to full height …removal of section of roof whilst still keeping watertite ….honest ly its not worth it ..howether go to your builders merchants ..get a velux catalogue ..in it you can obtain a roof light which opens out into a balcony..it might be just what you want