Re: Re: Rear Extension

Hi John,

1. 40 sq m applies where house not extended previously. (If extended previously then cumulative max. of 40.)

2. In terraced house max. floor area above ground level must not exceed 12 sq. m. (cumulative as above.)

3. Any above ground floor extn. must be minimum of 2m. from any party boundary.

4. Heights: If no gable to rear wall of house then max. height of extn. must not exceed height of rear wall of house;

If rear wall of house includes gable then max. height of extn. must not exceed height of side walls of house;

the highest part of the extn. must not exceed the highest point of the roof of the house and if extn. flat roofed must not exceed height of eaves/parapet of house.

Any window above ground level must be 11m or more from boundary.

The roof of extn. shall not be used as balcony/roof garden.

(All from P&D Regs, Schedule 2)

You will see from this that it is fairly restrictive – if you need more space you should consider applying for permission.

Regards and best of luck

Publicrealm:)