Chimney on a single storey extension - facing neighbour

[ey143]

We're planning a single storey extension in which the wall of the extension and the wall of the neighbouring house will be slightly over 2m apart. We also plan to install a chimney flu to cater for a new solid fuel (wood) fire.

My architect tells me its not possible to have this because the smoke will simply go across to the neighbours windows blah blah.

I have emailed a guy at a private building regs firm who I plan to instruct once the plans are finalised, and he emailed me a section from the Approved Document J Buildings Regs. Looking at the image below, am I correct in thinking that this applies to single storey extensions to, so I could have a flue to my neighbour as long as its not within 2.3m? Because the extension will be coming out 8m, the flue will be come out half way at the 4m mark and therefore the neighbouring property will be in excess of 3m away.

If that is the case, is there still concern about smoke blowing in their direction etc (I know if I was the neighbour I wouldn't be happy....)





My property is the one to the left and extension will replace the wooden conservatory, to give you an idea of where the flue will be placed compared to the neighbouring property.



Thanks.

 

[richardrich79]

Have you already got a fire/stove which you have used? only looking at your neighbours chimneys and their extended height you may have trouble getting a good 'draw' and have to extend your proposed flue.
That's not a problem using double skin stainless, if I were you I would seek advice from whoever is supplying the Woodburner and get them to install the flue at the same time.

 

[ey143]

That's all fine but the first question is will it be allowed from a building regs perspective?

I attach another side photo - the black bin represents where the fireplace will be.

 

[denso13]

You've got an Architect and a contact at a private building regs firm but you seem to prefer answers from a forum all the time. You pay professionals for a reason - get them to deal with it!

 

[ey143]

Why do you have a problem with me asking for advice? I really don't understsand why some people bother to reply on a forum which is precisely for that - advice?!

Anyway my architect says I can't do it (he has been proven wrong before), the building regs guy has just forwarded me the info without advice.

And this forum was established for advice, amongst other things.

 

[denso13]

Why do you have a problem with me asking for advice?

I don't. I gave you advice. No one on here can tell you categorically if something will be acceptable to your local council or not. If you don't trust or believe your architect get a new one.

 

[Nakajo]

I'm reluctant to go against the advice of your architect. However, with a flue of appropriate height, and a suitably sized aperture, then I suspect you could satisfy the technical requirements of the legislation with regards to safe discharge of 'products of combustion' and carbon monoxide.

That said, before proceeding, I would want the advice of a chimney/wood burner specialist. Also, if in a Designated Area, or if Permitted Development rights have been curtailed in some way, then I would also double-check with the local Planning Authority that the provision of a flue (and supporting fabric) is permitted/non-material amendment.

Remember that the 'products of combustion' are EXTREMELY hot and fairly unpleasant (for both you and your neighbour)!!

 

[cjard]

Nice house

You say the neighbouring wall is 2m away, then say it's 3m away - I think you need to decide: how far away will the nearest neighbouring wall be from the flue when the flue is installed?

If that distance is more than 2.3m you only truly need to worry about the top of the flue in relation to features on your roof.

That said, I don't think the regs prohibit you from installing a very high flue so long as it doesn't exceed the ridge height (planning). At the very least, to head off any neighbourly disquiet, you could make your flue the same height (finish at the same distance above ground level) as that tiny flue your neighbour has near your house. If that flue doesn't affect him, neither should yours. If you go for this, try not to make it an eyesore

You could even have a discussion with him about it?!