Do you need permission for a Juliet balcony?

Do you need permission for a Juliet balcony?

Juliet balconies are classed as Permitted Developments and therefore will not need planning permission. One of the main benefits of a Juliet balcony is that you can replace your windows with French doors and use a Juliet Balcony Railing, which lets in more breeze and light into your room.

What is the point of a Juliet balcony?

Providing a ‘guard’ or security barrier to sliding doors or inward opening full-height French Doors on a first-floor room or above, a Juliet balcony lets in more natural light, and fresh air when the doors are open.

Does a Juliet balcony add value to a property?

Juliet balconies add value to your home, without requiring a large upfront cost. Not only that, but Juliet balconies greatly enhance the way one’s home looks when viewed from the outside, substantially adding to its ‘curb appeal’.

How do I get the most of a Juliet balcony?

Top Tips for the Perfect Juliet Balcony

1. Sliding or Double Folding Doors. A balconette is meant to open up a room, so a door makes more sense than sticking with windows.
2. Frameless Glass Balustrade.
3. Window Recess.
4. Seating Area.
5. Face the Right Way.

Can you stand on a Juliet balcony?

If a listing features a Juliet balcony, you will not be breakfasting on it. In fact, you may not even be standing on it at all—unless you want to topple to the ground.

Can you build a balcony without planning permission?

Verandas, balconies and raised platforms are not permitted development and will require planning permission.

Are Juliet balconies safe?

‘. To answer this question: yes, absolutely. When they are installed correctly, Juliette balconies are completely safe. This is because, when the balcony is installed onto a property, it is carefully and securely screwed into the property.

Can you sit on Juliet balcony?

You cannot sit on a Juliet balcony. They typically aren’t intended to be sat on, so they’re rarely big enough for a chair. These balconies are typically in front of French doors or large windows that can open and are meant to serve as a guard rail instead of as a balcony.

Are Juliet balconies expensive?

Juliet Balcony The smallest, and most affordable balcony – many people choose this one. It’s effectively a door that opens inwards or slides open, with an exterior protective rail or glass balustrading on the outside of the building.

How much value does a balcony add to a condo?

It’s estimated that balconies add as much as twelve to twenty percent value to a property, depending on location, the size of the balcony, and the quality of its construction. If your apartment is worth $100,000, a balcony could boost the value to between $112,000 and $120,000, for example.

Can I stand on Juliet balcony?

Can you smoke on a Juliet balcony?

Can I smoke if my apartment has a Juliet balcony? Unfortunately No. A Juliet balcony is not classed as being able to provide you with an outdoor area for smoking, and does not prevent smoke or ash for entering the apartment.

What kind of railing do you use on Juliet balconies?

Our Juliet balconies are available with aluminum decking, aluminum grating or composite decking. We can enhance the look of these balconies with aluminum/glass railings, aluminum pickets, wire mesh or punched panels.

Can a person stand on a juliet balcony?

There are some Juliet balconies that allow a person to stand on them. But cramping 2-3 people in these structures would be too much of a stretch. The building regulations covering Juliet balconies are pretty straightforward, especially in the UK. The main legislation is called The Building Regulations 2000.

When did the Juliet balcony start in Europe?

The Juliet balcony reportedly started sweeping through Europe in the 18th Century although the exact date when this happened could not be ascertained. However, aesthetics took precedence over function. People loved their elegance and sophistication, and they add another element to their homes.

What kind of balconies can Railpro install?

RailPro can design and install bolt on balconies that range from a simple doorguard (consisting of a guardrail across a door) to a full walkout balcony. The major benefit of these balconies is eliminating the need to build a cantilevered structure on your house that typically requires waterproofing and future maintenance.