Planning permission height question

[beatts]

In relation to a previous post of mine, I came across this.

The planning portal image (attached) shows the max height of the flat / pent roof building to be 2.5m but that is shown to the underside of the roof.

is this correct as the roof could be another 200mm above this.

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• beatts
• 25 Sep 2014
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[freddiemercurystwin]

The diagram is correct. But what are you asking exactly? If you are doing the same yet your proposed height is 200mm higher then no it does not comply.

 

[beatts]

The drawing shows 2.5m to the underside of the roof.

I always thought the max permissible height of any outbuilding within 1m of a boundary was 2.5m. The drawing does not show that.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Ah I see, its measured to where the roof line meets the wall, have a look here for a clear definition: page http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/100806_PDforhouseholders_TechnicalGuidance.pdf

 

[beatts]

thanks!

I still find it a tad confusing as points D and E, seem to contradict each other.

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• beatts
• 25 Sep 2014
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[freddiemercurystwin]

Sorry I don't get it, its 2.5m (that's the whole building) when within 2m of a boundary.

 

[beatts]

thanks.

I'll just stick to the 2.5m overall height then to save myself any potential future hassle