mrsilencio Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 HiI live in a top floor flat with a flat roof, and am desperate for some outdoor space. I have looked at moving, but cannot afford anywhere remotely nearby with a garden. So, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience of applying for planning permission for a roof terrace. My property faces the side of rows of houses, rather than toward the back of them so cant see into windows etc, and I live a few doors down from commercial premises that have a flat rood with access. It would be great to be able to step out onto a (small!) roof terrace, but wonder if it would just be a waste of time even applying for permission from Southwark council?John Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grok Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Dont do it. If it was meant to be a terrace it would. Dont piss off neighbours just to be edtra. Clod. Useca park. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/#findComment-977248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Maybe give the council a ring and see what they say? You might be pleasantly surprised. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/#findComment-978005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 A nearby neighbour is having one built. First proposal was rejected but 2nd one accepted. I think it's all about the degree of intrusiveness. With the right plans you may well be successful. Another neighbour built one a few years ago and I'm pretty certain they didn't bother with planning permission. Not suggesting taking that route. Just surprised they got away with it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/#findComment-978528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherplanning Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi, I am a town planner, I recently got planning permission for a roof terrace in East Dulwich and am working on another in Clapham. The main issues are overlooking neighbouring gardens and windows, and whether you will be overlooked yourself when on the terrace. If this won't happen then permission may well be granted. Happy to discuss further if you send me a PM. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/#findComment-978531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsilencio Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks for the input everyone. The terrace would be fairly unobtrusive as far as I can tell, particularly if I set back the barrier so that it isnt seen/cant see any of the gardens below. Even as it stands, it doesnt really overlook anyone. Asherplanning, I may send you a PM after my architect friend has got back to me if thats ok? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/#findComment-978557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherplanning Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yes of course! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98991-anyone-have-experience-of-applying-for-roof-terrace-permission/#findComment-978583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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