Can I put a canopy over my front door?
There are many benefits of a front door canopy, from providing cover and protection against sunlight, UV rays, rain and snowfall to increasing your home’s kerb appeal. A canopy can look attractive to potential buyers and helps your home stand out against the other houses on your street. Having a door canopy offers your guests some shelter from the harsh UK weather conditions, and could save you from getting soaked the next time you’re bringing your shopping in.
Do you need Planning Permission for a front door canopy?
In the UK, whether you need planning permission for a door canopy depends on a few factors. Front door canopies fall under the Permitted development rights. This sets out criteria for your front porch. To meet this criteria your buildings entrance must not extend more than 1 meter beyond the front of your house; must not exceed 3 meters in height; the canopy must not cover more than half of the front garden and the materials used should be in keeping with the rest of the property.
How do I ensure that my front door canopy is legal?
An easy and cost-effective way to ensure that your front door canopy will be legal is to buy a custom sized canopy straight from the manufacturer. Apex Canopies offer a large range of designs and sizes to suit every house’s needs and even make custom sizes in order to satisfy everyone including your local council.
How easy is it to put up a front door canopy?
Canopies made from solid wood, glass fibre or glass can be extremely heavy. This can create a lot of problems such as needing stronger support structures and potentially needing scaffolding or lifting equipment when installing. These complications can create more hassle and costs than you might expect, which is why we recommend Apex Canopies as their canopies are constructed from a blend of prime and recycled plastic polymers. This makes their canopies much lighter than traditional wooden, GRP or glass ones and gives the added benefit of not needing further maintenance while still looking just as good.
To summarise:
In conclusion, adding a front door canopy offers numerous advantages, such as protection from the weather and enhanced kerb appeal. While you may not need planning permission under certain conditions, it’s important to ensure your canopy complies with local regulations.
A simple way to ensure this is by purchasing from a reputable manufacturer like Apex Canopies, who offer a wide range of designs and custom sizes to suit any home. With their lightweight, low-maintenance materials, Apex Canopies provide a hassle-free, stylish solution for your front door, ensuring both practicality and aesthetic appeal without the complications associated with heavier, traditional canopies.
