Gable wall

kev_Makaveli

Hi Folks,

Our house is located on top of a hill. We have a gabled Wall with no windows . If there was a window in the top bedroom we would have a fantastic view over the bay and town below.

Can anyone tell me if we were to put french doors and a julliet balcony would we need planning permission.

We would love to go for something like this

BryanF

Is it front or rear? Does it overlook a Neighbour
How far away is the gable end from Neighbour if boundary?

listermint

personally id avoid the balcony and get the best window you can get. The balcony sounds great but would be an unnecessary expense. Its ireland, youll open it a few days a year.

kev_Makaveli

BryanF wrote: »

Is it front or rear? Does it overlook a Neighbour
How far away is the gable end from Neighbour if boundary?

See attached ariel shot.

1. Is the side we want to place window/door
2. is the neighbour
3. is the direction of the Bay / Sea / Mountains

kev_Makaveli

listermint wrote: »

personally id avoid the balcony and get the best window you can get. The balcony sounds great but would be an unnecessary expense. Its ireland, youll open it a few days a year.

If you look at the image the balcony were thinking of wouldn't be for sitting out on. more for stepping out occasionally .


I see your point RE: Ireland

Stanford

In my view planning would be required as your are altering the visual aspect of the gable, there would also be structural considerations because of the need to support the balcony, selling onwards at a future date may cause you problems due to the need for retention permission.

kev_Makaveli

Stanford wrote: »

In my view planning would be required as your are altering the visual aspect of the gable, there would also be structural considerations because of the need to support the balcony, selling onwards at a future date may cause you problems due to the need for retention permission.

No Plans To Sell .. This is "Forever home".

In terms Of Cost . Would i be close in estimating approx 10K.

I know its probably a case of how long is a piece of String ...


Cheers

Stanford

This is "Forever home"......we have all heard that!!

Have a chat with the local planning officer for your area and see how he/she feels about it then find a good small architectural practice locally and they will quote you for planning submission incl drawings etc, they will most likely know a good but tasty local builder whose work they can stand over, their fees will also include managing the builder and final certification, it will be cheaper in the long run not to have to manage the builder yourself if that is not your line of work.

kev_Makaveli

Stanford wrote: »

This is "Forever home"......we have all heard that!!

After The hassle to get the house in the location we wanted Its not going anywhere until the kids inherit it.

Cheers for the Advise . Once Some form of normality resumes I'll start making inquiries

Stanford

Fair enough, just a query, do you already own the house or will you be adding to your mortgage to fund construction? If so the bank may insist on planning so a meeting with the local planning officer is first on your list.

Also I would go for a small balcony, by the time the window is knocked out it won't take much more to install supports for a proper decorative load bearing balcony, also I assume the two lower windows below are not currently there so you could pick two nice matching window opes to match the Regency style balcony.

Please take good architectural advice or try to find a nice image on Google that appeals to you.

mickdw

Planners here in mayo will not grant anything with such a balcony. Id say its similar storey for most rural areas.

Would a floor to ceiling non opening window work on your house?