Porch Building Folkestone

To help you with the planning and design of your porch, you will need to consult with an established builder in Folkestone. You can also get a wealth of information and inspiration for porches on the internet.

One of the first things that you will need to consider if you choose to take the plunge and build a porch is what materials you would prefer to use for the windows, the ceiling, the floor, the door, the walls and the roof.

You should also be thinking about electrics, internal design, storage options, decoration and furniture at this point.

Do Porches Require Planning Permission? At the time of writing this post, you shouldn't need to apply for planning permission for a porch in Folkestone if no component of the porch is over 3m above ground level, the exterior floor area is not more than 3 square metres, no section of the porch construction is within 2 metres of any highway or 2m from the property boundary on which it is being built, your residence is a house, not a maisonette, flat or other form of building.

Before proceeding with your porch construction, it is always advisable to pop along to your local planning office. Your chosen Folkestone porch builder will be glad to help you with this process. Always check and double check where planning permission is involved.

Building Regulations Relating to Porch Building: You should keep in mind that building regulations and planning permission are 2 different things altogether. Building regulations approval should not be needed if the existing external door is not taken out, the porch area is below 30m2 and on ground level and all current disabled access is maintained. Electrical installations and certain types of window do need approval.

The Benefits: There are certain benefits to be gained by putting in a porch, including: providing somewhere to leave muddy boots, stand wet brollys and hang coats, boosting the value of the property, enhancing the property's appeal to potential buyers if you need to sell it, offering somewhere to park a bicycle, reducing heat loss through your front door, more security, give you a little bit of additional storage space and giving character to a previously plain doorway.

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