Questions
Questions people ask us about balconies and outside stairs
Before booking a survey, you probably want to know three things: will the council allow it, what will you pay and how long will it take. We answer those one at a time here, with the official sources named so you can check them.
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Building regulations for external stairs
When an outside stair counts as building work, the sizes Approved Document K sets for it, and when the fire escape rules come in too.
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Balcony planning permission in Bromley
When a balcony needs an application, why a Juliet usually does not, the fees from April 2026 and how long Bromley takes.
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