What is the true and legal definition of a Bungalow, please?

We are having trouble obtaining planning permission because the council are saying that all of the properties on our ';block'; are bungalows. But the majority have added significant rooms and dormers upstairs and so they are two storey. But are they therefore still bungalows using the generally accepted definition?





ThanksWhat is the true and legal definition of a Bungalow, please?
A bungalow is classed as a single storey dwelling, but one which has had rooms added making it 2 storey is classed either as a 'chalet bungalow' or a 'chalet house'. It depends whether you are asking permission to build a house or not. If you are seeking permission to extend a bungalow, as the other owners have, then this has set a precedent and the council should not refuse it. I can see, however, that they would refuse permission to build a house if the surrounding properties are all bungalows, regardless of whether they have been extended or not. That is bureaucracy I am afraid! Hope this helps.What is the true and legal definition of a Bungalow, please?
From what you're saying, I understand that the planners have an issue with any proposals that would have an overall height of greater than that of a single storey house. As the neighbouring buildings are necessarily single storey with the roof occupying an effective height of another storey. So yes, practically they have an upper floor, however as the outward height is still that of a single storey building with a pitched roof, the planning department would not necessarily have an objection to it.





Beware though that this does not mean that you can assume that a 2 storey house with a flat roof that doesn't exceed the same overall height of the bungalow with a pitch roof will be viewed favourably. Issues such as character and overshadowing will still come into play.
From Labor Law Talk: Low profile roof of 1 to 2 stories.


There are no stairs between living areas, typically fully detached from other houses and do not share a common foundation or party wall, with a simple square or rectangle footprint. For bungalows with brick walls, the windows are ofter positioned high %26amp; are right to the roof.


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Bungalow, means a low house with galleries or porches around it. A one or 1-1/2 story dwelling with a low-pitched roof.


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Aren't you best off asking your neighbours how they got round it? I'd be interested in the answer though. Good luck!
i found ';bungalow'; for you:





NOUN:





A small house or cottage usually having a single story and sometimes an additional attic story.


A thatched or tiled one-story house in India surrounded by a wide verandah.








And this site includes pictures %26amp; information for you about bungalows:


http://www.ambungalow.com/AmBungalow/wha鈥?/a>





Have a nice day
It's a Hindi word derived from ';bangla'; meaning ';house in the Bengal style';.
why is a bungalow called a bungalow?


cos they bunged a low roof on it!!!!