On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:01:51 GMT, "BigWallop"
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"Man at B&Q" wrote in message
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On Nov 17, 12:48 am, "BigWallop"
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"Graham." wrote in message
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The recent relaxation of loft conversion permitted development
stipulates the requirement for side-facing windows to be
obscure-glazed.
Is there a definition for the required degree of obscurity? Also,
which way is it supposed to work? Can I fit one-way glass so that
nobody can see in?
Brian
I'm missing some thing here. What's so special about a window in a
loft
conversion compared with a window elsewhere in the house wrt
Peeping Tomery.
Graham.
It is in regard to preventing peeping tomery. Adjacent properties have
the
right to privacy, and to stop near by buildings from being able to
look
into
your property, the planning consent needs to know that you are not a
pervert, or for you to have any glass obscured to stop even accidental
perving. It also helps prevent others from perving into your rooms
when
you're in a state of romantic embarrassment. :-)
I'd gathered that much, please re-read my question.
Graham.
Oh right. It's a gable end window.
Where do you get that from?
I hope he's talking about a gable end window. Surely he can't think that
all loft windows have to be frosted or turned to angle to prevent
overlooking? Maybe he is talking all the loft windows. :-)
That's what we get for assuming. LOL
He was talking about the new reg's that can be seen he
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/eng...315235153.html
Bullet point 7 is the one:
"Side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be
1.7m above the floor."
My plan is to gable end the existing hip at the back of the building
and add a dorma to the side. The side view would be facing south
towards the sea about 1 mile away. Being on a hill the view will be
great but difficult to appreciate through frosted glass.
Hence my interest in the required degree of opacity.
Brian