Glass veranda design and installation are CLIENT NAME’s areas of expertise. We have all the details you require if you want to add a glass veranda to your garden.
If you want to build a carport, veranda, or pergola to make the most of your outside area and increase the value of your home, you might be concerned that you need to obtain planning permission.
Whether planning permission is necessary for glass verandas is one of the most frequently requested inquiries we receive. Planning approval is probably something you’ve thought about if you’re planning a new veranda or replacing an old one. Therefore, in order to assist you, this article discusses whether or not your veranda requires planning authorization. To learn the answer and more related information, continue reading.
What is a glass veranda?
An elegant, fashionable, and useful addition to any garden is a glass veranda. The strong framework and stylish glass panels make a roomy area for lounging, dining, or entertaining.
Glass verandas change the way outdoor spaces are used by transforming them into adaptable living or entertaining areas that are protected from the elements (rain, wind, and snow). In order to provide the best possible weather protection, verandas are made of modern glass panels that dangle overhead. There aren’t any glass panels on the building’s sides, unlike glass rooms. The user can feel completely immersed in the outdoors because to this open and roomy design.
Large structures like glass verandas can take 6 to 8 weeks to design, construct, and install. Many people are unsure whether planning approval is necessary due to the size of the construction and the length of the installation.
Verandas are a beautiful addition to your home
They give your house a chic appearance and vibe. The outdoor area can be used for a variety of purposes, including relaxing and hosting guests. You do not need to relocate if you are a homeowner searching for some additional room. You might be able to gain the extra room you need by adding a veranda. Without obtaining planning approval, you can make alterations to your house thanks to permitted development rights. It is crucial to realise that there are distinct regulations for residential and commercial properties. You require planning clearance if your veranda is not an allowed development.
How much does a glass veranda cost?
Every Ideal CLIENT NAME veranda project is custom-made to accommodate your home and its specific needs – therefore, our prices are completely bespoke.
Our certified surveyor will come to your home to take measurements of your property and talk with you about your needs in order to help us create an estimate that is personalised for you. The survey is free and will provide our team with the details they need to create a design and provide you a free quote.
Since each of our verandas is custom-made to match your specific needs, we are unable to provide you an exact estimate without discussing it with you. But fully installed verandas begin at £7,000.00.
Do verandas need planning permission?
Because some verandas require planning clearance while others do not, there is no straightforward solution to the problem. You do not require planning approval if your goal is to construct a veranda that is 300mm (less than one foot) in height or below. The majority of verandas, however, are higher than that and demand planning permission.
According to planning regulations, buildings without a requirement for a permit cannot include balconies, raised platforms, or verandas. A veranda is any platform that is elevated over 300 millimetres from the ground, according to the standards. Therefore, it is challenging to construct a veranda without obtaining planning authorization.
If your building has a floor space of 30 square metres or less, you do not need the approval of Building Regulations. If you do not use your building for sleeping purposes and it is one metre or more from any boundaries, you do not require the approval.
The majority of glass verandas do not require planning permission, however some do. Planning approval is quite unlikely to be required for your glass veranda, especially if you take the essential safeguards to prevent it.
You do not need planning permission if your veranda is;
300 mm or less in height
Not located on the roof of your home
To be located between the principal elevation of a road or your house
Smaller than 50% of the land that the original house covers.
The veranda will not be built on the grounds of a listed building, conservation area, or Area of Natural Beauty (AONB).
What might cause my glass veranda to need planning permission?
You will only need planning permission if your glass veranda satisfies any of the following conditions:
It will be above 300mm in height
It will be located on the roof of your home
It will be larger than 50% of the land that the original house covers
Further Information
Please be aware that you will always need planning permission if you want to construct a veranda, balcony, decking area, or raised platform in a flat’s grounds.
Additionally, both planning permission and listed building consent would be necessary if the building to which it pertains is a listed building.
How can I avoid needing planning permission for my veranda?
Get in touch with CLIENT NAME for a free site assessment if you’re concerned that your glass veranda may require planning clearance. One of our surveyors will evaluate your outdoor space and provide knowledgeable counsel. They will know what veranda sizes you can have for your garden without obtaining planning approval. You may be sure to acquire the glass veranda that is ideal for your needs because we offer verandas made to order according to your specifications.
CLIENT NAME is here to help you with all veranda related questions
The need for planning clearance need not prevent you from installing a glass veranda, including a crocodile veranda. Simply put, it means there will be a little bit more work before a veranda can be installed. To make acquiring UK planning permission as simple as possible, CLIENT NAME will collaborate with you to help you navigate the planning process.
For complete peace of mind, as certified specialists if your veranda requires planning permission, we will take care of this for you.
What you can expect with a glass veranda from us
Glass verandas from CLIENT NAME provide a sheltered outdoor living area for homeowners in LOCATIONXXX, suitable for a range of purposes. With our range of verandas you can also benefit from:
Over 200 RAL colours so you can coat the framing in your ideal finish
Sliding or bi-fold doors can be fitted for the walls. Or, one side can be masonry and the other glazed, or both can be masonry. It’s entirely up to you.
Slim framing and a glass roof so you can enjoy plenty of light in total style
A large number of fitting applications
Sturdy and weatherproof double glazing glass panels
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