Do You Need Planning Permission For a Veranda?
Verandas are an excellent addition to your home or property, but you must understand everything surrounding planning permission before undertaking your project. In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know about veranda planning permission.
What is a veranda?
Verandas are structures attached to a property that provides shelter from the elements. However, unlike garden rooms, verandas often have no side panels or walls.
At The Oi, we have a range of sliding walls and retractable roofs that you can implement in your veranda, giving you ultimate protection from the weather all year round. We even offer external blinds, allowing you to easily control the lighting in your outdoor living space.
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is a legal requirement used to regulate and control the development of land and properties and is enforced by local authorities. It’s also used to ensure that new structures and modifications do not negatively impact the environment, neighboring properties and the overall appearance of its area.
Do you need planning permission for a veranda?
Whether you need veranda planning permission depends on your local council and whether you want to build a veranda in a listed building, National Park or an Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB). As a result, you should always check your local council's planning permission requirements.
Other reasons you may need to obtain planning permission when building a veranda, include:
- The veranda is over 3m in height.
- The veranda is larger than 50% of the land that the original property covers.
What are permitted development rights?
Permitted development rights grant homeowners the freedom to make specific alterations to their properties without needing to obtain planning permission. However, these can vary based on the size of the project, its location and how the structure looks.
Building a luxury veranda with The Oi
At The Oi, we’ll work with you to design your dream luxury, bespoke veranda. When you visit our showroom we’ll take the time to get to know your home project plans, ensuring we help you create a veranda that enables you to make the most of your garden.
We’ll also help you navigate any planning permission requirements, ensuring your garden project runs smoothly and efficiently. Book a free consultation today to see how we can help.
FAQs
Can I build a veranda without planning permission?
Yes, in most circumstances a veranda can be built without planning permissions, however, it mustn’t meet the requirements of veranda planning permission mentioned above.
Do verandas add value to your home?
Yes! Verandas are predicted to add between 5% and 15% to the value of your property, making them an excellent investment.
How much does a glass veranda cost?
The price of a glass veranda ultimately depends on your project requirements. Book a free consultation with us today to gain a more accurate quote.