exempted development

[Designjet]

Hi Guys,

I have a query regarding the erection of a railing over an existing flat roof bay window.

The size of the bay window top platform is about 4mx1m (rectangular)

The railing is 1m high of decorative newel + spindels of hardwood timber and matches the joinery of the external windows and doors of the house.

The bay window platform is adjacent to a first floor bedroom and not a living space.

THIS IS NOT A BALCONY. The railings add to the aesthetic of the house and the existing hardwood bay window below. There is planting on the platform to add colour to the house

Question: is the erection of railings to the rear of a house at first floor level over an existing structure exempted development as described under 41h of the planning acts.

There are no neighbours within 30m of the detached property.

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[Leo]

Sections numbers refer to different elements from one act to another, so you need to state the act/year you're referring to.

Railings to the side / rear above 2m in height require planning. A quick phone call to your LA should indicate how they would deal with such a request.