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Hi,
We're interested in buying a top floor purpose built flat.

The original design meant some flats had balconies others didn't.

I wonder if it's worth applying for planning permission for a balcony to be added.
Any advice?
Thank you

Hi Jennier,
You raise an interesting point. In design/planning terms, there would often be a reason as to why a balcony hasn't been added to that particular property and normally, that decission would be down to the aesthetics; namely how it would look. In planning terms, the issue would be down to avoiding potential overlooking of adjoining properties. Would a balcony at your property lead to overlooking? The easiest way of getting a definitive answer is to contact your local planning authority by sending them a rough sketch of what you intend doing together with a photo of the existing elevation. Should they say that in principle, that is acceptable, it is likely that you will have to submit a planning application as flats do not have permitted development rights.

balcony ive been turned down but have good references from all my neighbours how can the councel do this whithout taking them into account ive had a double extention and my friends love it and the balcony would be the icing on the cake as they say ,plus its ready to go up and would look great

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