Does anyone know what this strange loft window is?

[FH111]

I am buying a house (Level 3 survey) being carried out in a couple of weeks, but I wanted to know why this loft conversion window has big flat area directly Infront of it. It's almost as if there is a triangular wedge taken out of the roof to create a flat space.

And thank you. Any thoughts appreciated

 

[blup]

Has the velux been moved to comply with buildings regs minimum height requirements? Check if any enforcement from the Council.

 

[FH111]

Thanks Blup...
I checked the enforcement register and there is nothing relating to the property or even the road.

I did notice on the planning application that there were two windows granted on the front roof (attached)... But they only installed one ... Is this some kind of safety thing perhaps? Ie, for escape?

 

[foxhole]

Maybe loft “ balcony” window.

 

[JohnD]

Looks like an unfinished job.

 

[FH111]

Thanks foxhole and JohnD... I get what you are saying about the balcony window thing... But you can't actually get out there. It's all lead lined and looks really intentional from the inside (found this picture). You can see there is a vertical wall. Just really odd.

If it's unfinished... What do you think it was meant to be?

 

[matlob]

As above, balcony window but they then swapped to a standard one for some reason. Are there views from the window?

 

[blup]

Thanks Blup...
I checked the enforcement register and there is nothing relating to the property or even the road.

I did notice on the planning application that there were two windows granted on the front roof (attached)... But they only installed one ... Is this some kind of safety thing perhaps? Ie, for escape?

That is an ldc for existing development so applied for to regularise what was there or confirm it didnt need planning in first place. You will need to check for building regs approval which is distinct from planning (pd or otherwise)

 

[FH111]

Thanks will check if I can find building regs.

 

[catlad]

Can't think of anything other than means of escape.

 

[IJWS15]

Wonder if they wanted a balcony window but planning said no after work had started.

 

[DAZB]

May have been a standing point for ladder access to comply with Fire Regs to be able to be reached from a ladder which i believe is a 1 metre distance from the eaves. Very odd whatever the reason.

 

[mattylad]

Have you tried asking those that are selling the house?