Juliet Balconies

A Juliet balcony is usually a railing or a very narrow balcony which sits just outside a window or a pair of French doors. These can also be referred to as balconets or balconettes, which are very common in countries such as Italy and Spain. Having a wide range of designs, from a traditional Victorian style to simpler, modern minimalist designs, these are the perfect add-on to spruce up your building or home.

A few steps need to be taken before installing a Juliet balcony, and hiring a professional team such as ourselves is your safest and most efficient way to get the project done. We will ensure all safety regulations are adhered to and the installation goes perfectly. However, if you have the relevant experience and skills to be able to do it yourself, you will need to consider the following: Make sure to measure the area you want the balcony several times, to avoid any mistakes when ordering the balcony and fittings. Ensure you obtain all the necessary tools and safety equipment. It is best to have a spare pair of eyes and hands to help you along your project journey, assistance is highly recommended as you will need someone to hold material and keep a safe hold of any ladder or platform you’re using. Check all planning permissions and regulations, making sure you comply with the minimum and maximum requirements and rules.

Some glass balustrades are structural, while others are used purely for aesthetics or windbreaks. There are many regulations that balustrades must conform to, including minimum height and width loadings to ensure safety. Whether or not your balustrades will need to be structural will depend on your chosen design and where you’re planning to install your glass balustrade.

Both of these structures are used to create more outdoor space and elevate your property, but they can differ in size, location and also construction. Balconies are usually a small and elevated platform that are usually fixed to a given room in a property. Whereas a terrace can have numerous access points, unlike balconies which will usually feature just one. Terraces are considerably larger, built on the ground and can be a standalone structure, whereas balconies are usually smaller, elevated and affixed to buildings or houses. However, Juliet balconies are very narrow, usually a railing that sits just outside a window or a pair of French doors and are a common architectural feature in Mediterranean countries.

This is a common question, and the positive news is that most of the time you do not. Juliet balconies in the UK are classed as Permitted Developments, and due to this will not need planning permission. The exception to this where you will need planning permission can be: The Juliet balcony does have a floor, no matter the size, and therefore it is considered to be a raised platform. If the Juliet balcony is an uncommon feature where you live, you may be required to seek out planning permission. If the property is in a conservation zone or a listed property. Please double check before attempting to have the project started if you require planning permission, as it can vary depending on certain variables of your property and area.