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properties, barn conversions, or structures within designated Conservation Areas, particularly if subject to an
Article 4 Direction. Collaboration with Local Planning
Authorities is crucial, as additional permissions may be
required based on the Conservation Officer's evaluation
of the property's original characteristics and its impact on
the local context.
In most cases, it is likely that the Conservation Officer
will stipulate that your conservation rooflight will need to
be of a traditional metal frame construction (rather than
a plastic modern alternative) and may require a glazing
bar/s. Importantly, it will probably need to sit flush within
the roof line in order to minimise any visual impact from
ground level.
Provided that your rooflight meets the criteria outlined
above, then you shouldn’t have too much trouble specifying and installing a rooflight without any additional
planning permissions.
Above, Stella rooflights are ideal for barn conversions
It is highly advisable to reach out to your Conservation
Officer (if your Local Authority has one) prior to making
any alterations. This step is crucial because there's often
ambiguity in these matters, and it's the Conservation
Officer who holds the authority to grant consent. Getting
things right from the outset is essential and demonstrating
a sincere dedication to safeguarding the integrity of the
building, a duty we all share as custodians of our architectural heritage, can facilitate the approval process. After
all, as Churchill famously said, "The price of greatness is
responsibility."
To find out more about conservations rooflights, Building
Regulations and Planning Permissions for your project
contact the Stella Rooflight team on 01794 745445,
email info@stellarooflight.co.uk,
or visit www.stellarooflight.co.uk.
Above, All Stella rooflights are made from stainless steel
Below, All Stella roofligths are bespoke made
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