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Do roof lights count as a windows in exempted developments?

eggerb · 2009-09-13 00:53:18

One of the conditions of exempted developments is that "any window at ground floor level ... shall not be less than 1 metre from the boundary it faces". Does this include roof lights/windows e.g Velux? Would they too be have to be 1 metre from the boundary - effectively 1 metre from the gutter even if they are flush with…

13-09-2009 12:53AM

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eggerb

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One of the conditions of exempted developments is that "any window at ground floor level ... shall not be less than 1 metre from the boundary it faces".

Does this include roof lights/windows e.g Velux? Would they too be have to be 1 metre from the boundary - effectively 1 metre from the gutter even if they are flush with the roof.

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#2 13-09-2009 09:37PM

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This is a tricky one but assuming the gutter is on the boundary then your rooflights will have to be 1 metre away.

Its better to check this out with your local Planning Authority first.

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