Patio - 300mm rule ?

[realaledrinker]

Hi

We have built a patio area , and now its done, i am worried about the 300mm rule , and although i dont `think` it applies i would welcome any thoughts , to put our mind at rest..

First picture is pre work , 2nd is after

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• realaledrinker
• 26 Jun 2014
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• realaledrinker
• 26 Jun 2014
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Any thoughts?

Thanks

Sam

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The rules are simple with respect to this, you cannot have any raised patios higher than 300mm above the highest undisturbed ground level. Can't really tell from your pics if you are in breach or not though.

 

[realaledrinker]

Hi

The patio at the top by the sliding doors, has been raised by the thickness of 38mm slab and muck , straight over original crazy paved patio..with half of that old wall you can see coming down

 

[Deluks]

It appears the highest part of the patio is level with the ground floor of the house. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[realaledrinker]

Thanks Deluks

The thing that worries us , is now , where we are able to stand on the end of the 2nd patio , we can see over into our neighbours garden , they do only have 2 foot panels with a foots trellis on mind you , so it feels `intrusive` , the row of houses do have a few raised patios like this , that look `down` on others gardens

 

[masona]

Thanks Deluks

The thing that worries us , is now , where we are able to stand on the end of the 2nd patio , we can see over into our neighbours garden , they do only have 2 foot panels with a foots trellis on mind you , so it feels `intrusive` , the row of houses do have a few raised patios like this , that look `down` on others gardens

Not if you put in 6' panels in

 

[realaledrinker]

It isnt our fence , but i suspect they want to now ! , are you able to put 6 foots in anyway , plus gravel board ?

 

[tony1851]

It isnt our fence , but i suspect they want to now ! , are you able to put 6 foots in anyway , plus gravel board ?

Maximum height for a fence at the rear is 2m.

 

[masona]

The thing that worries us , is now , where we are able to stand on the end of the 2nd patio , we can see over into our neighbours garden , they do only have 2 foot panels with a foots trellis on mind you , so it feels `intrusive`

Do what I did, I offer to pay for my neighbour fence panel, they were happy!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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• realaledrinker
• 26 Jun 2014
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So much height difference, so little water feature....

 

[realaledrinker]

Its been a long day , i`m assuming theres a hidden message with that post?

 

[tony1851]

Its been a long day , i`m assuming theres a hidden message with that post?

There usually is but I'm damned if I've ever found one!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Its been a long day , i`m assuming theres a hidden message with that post?

No - just an observation of a missed opportunity

 

[realaledrinker]

Hi all

Well must be my 6th sense !
Letter from the council today....

I really need some advice on how to proceed if anyone can help ?

It says

'Subject' alleged unauthorised height increase to patio

Dear sir

The council has received a complaint in regards to the above

Following an investigation (??????? When did this happen do I not get to show them in person?) It has been established that there is a breach of planning control consisting of the extension of the exisiting patio and the stepped hard surfacing over the remainder of your rear garden area

It goes on to invite a retrospective planning application which isn't guaranteed to succeed

What can I do ?

Thanks !

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The council has received a complaint in regards to the above

From one of your neighbours.

Following an investigation (??????? When did this happen

When they went to the neighbour's house.

do I not get to show them in person?)

They can look over the fence.

It goes on to invite a retrospective planning application which isn't guaranteed to succeed

What can I do ?

I would worry that submitting a planning application would be an admission that you think you need permission.

Have you written to them pointing out that you have not gone more than 300mm AGL at the house?