Planning permission for replacement roof on a flat?

Question

I own the top floor flat in a converted Victorian house in London. We think we need to replace the roof. I know that flats do not have "permitted development" rights so in principle we need planning permission. But do we need permission if it is a "like for like" replacement? What counts as "like for like"?

Antony · Accepted Answer

No planning permission is needed.

"Replacing roof tiles without altering the structure or appearance of the roof does not require formal planning permission. It is often regarded as maintenance work or a "like-for-like" replacement (using a similar material).

Niki · Answer

No planning needed for a like for like replacement

Lyndon · Answer

No planning is needed if its like for like mate do u know what is on there already

John · Answer

No as long as your not charging the structure  of your roof no need for planning permission

Adam · Answer

No planning permission is required, however you need to ensure it is installed to current regulations and insulated accordingly

Rhys · Answer

No , as long as you keep it the same , so take
It all
Of and either use the same
Tiles or new tiles
Which are like the old
Ones

Mo · Answer

You need planning permission for like for like replacement 
Counts is if like for like is same height size length and structure

Planning permission for replacement roof on a flat?

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