Building timber or oak frame porches add character and a wonderful finish to any house. High Quality Builders in Chichester, Selsey and Arundel.
Stylish timber or oak frame porches are a stunning addition to any home and come with practical benefits as well as plenty of character. Beautiful exposed beams and wonderful detailing, timber or oak frame porches are a great way to update an entrance to your house.
What is an Oak Frame Porch?
Timber frame porches provide a practical cover from the weather as well as a characterful architectural feature to your property. Your porch can be a range of designs from canopy style coverings that provide protection from the elements, to fully enclosed porches that double up as entrance areas and cloak or boot rooms.
Do I Need Planning Permission to Add an Oak Frame Porch?
Typically, most new or replacement porches do not require planning permission and fall under Permitted Development, providing the porch is no more than 3m tall and has a floor area no bigger than 3msq.
Any new porch should not be positioned within 2m of any boundary that fronts a highway. If your house is listed or within a Conservation Area, it’s likely that permission will be required. Always check with your local planning authority if you are unsure.
Do Oak Frame Porches Need Building Regulations Approval?
Porches are normally exempt from Building Regulations approval, providing the floor area of the structure remains within the relevant size (less than 30msq). To be considered exempt, the entrance door between the new porch and the existing house should also remain.
Any electrical installations and/or glazing will need to comply with the work standards laid out in the regulations. Additionally, if the house has ramped access for disabled occupants, the porch should not adversely affect that access.
Does an Oak Frame Porch Need Foundations?
Yes. However, the depth of the footings are typically much less than would be required for a house built on normal ground conditions.
Sarson Building Services are general builders based near Chichester, Selsey and Arundel.
We offer a complete building service to our customers who benefit from a wealth of knowledge, experience and quality craftsmanship. Contact us on 07802 430 360.
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