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Balcony over porch

Joshua Williams

12 months ago

last modified: 12 months ago

I want to remove the small lean to pitch roof over my poch and adjacent protruding garage, to form a flat walkway to become an external balcony. It shouldn't be too hard to do, but don't know where to start.

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Daisy England
12 months ago
Get a builder in. lf you don’t know how to do it there’s no point in guessing which will cost more in the long run.
Jonathan
12 months ago
Don’t forget that changes to the front of your house may need planning permission
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i-architect
12 months ago
This sounds like an alteration that would require planning permission. You may find submitting a pre-app enquiry useful as getting permission for balconies is notoriously difficult! The key is proving that you are not negatively affecting your neighbours ability to enjoy the use of their properties.

Best wishes with your home redesign!

Jane

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