Do I need planning permission for my garden or patio awning?
Planning permission can often be an afterthought when considering home improvements such as a garden or patio awning. However, it’s worth considering if you want to prevent a potential headache in the future. We provide you with some help and advice on working out if your project may require planning permission.
Already know that you don’t require planning permission or already have your project approved? Take a look at our excellent range of awnings for your garden and patio. Contact us on 01202 679012 for further details.
Do residential awnings ever require planning permission?
In most cases, residential awnings will not require planning permission, however, there are always exceptions. If your garden or patio awning encroaches on or leads to water run-off onto your neighbour’s property in any way, then this could provide a problem later if you didn’t request planning permission from your local council first. Not only could this cause some bad blood between you and your neighbour, the council could ask you to take your awning down, wasting your time and money.
If you live in a conservation area or in a listed building, then your permitted development rights may be inhibited compared with properties elsewhere. In these cases, where the council has a duty to preserve the original look of a home or area, extra planning permission may be required for a new awning.
Unfortunately, there is not a one size fits all policy when it comes to answering the question of whether you will require planning permission for your awning or not, as different local councils can make their own set of specifications. If at all in doubt, we highly recommend contacting your local council before purchasing and installing a new garden or patio awning.
Are you interested in a new garden or patio awning ahead of summer? We have a great range of products available, including B-28 Prestige and B35 models. Contact us for further details!
