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What is the minimum width typically allowed for a balcony?
What is the minimum width typically allowed for a balcony?
- 1.0 m (correct)
- 0.9 m
- 1.2 m
- 1.5 m
What is the maximum balcony width permitted, assuming a limit exists?
What is the maximum balcony width permitted, assuming a limit exists?
- No limit
- 2.5 m
- 2.0 m (correct)
- 3.0 m
On which floor is a balcony typically NOT permitted?
On which floor is a balcony typically NOT permitted?
- Ground floor (correct)
- Third floor
- First floor
- Second floor
In a non-congested area, how much marginal open space must remain when a building below 24 m has a balcony?
In a non-congested area, how much marginal open space must remain when a building below 24 m has a balcony?
For buildings taller than 24 m, what is the minimum open space that must remain on the first floor despite the presence of a balcony?
For buildings taller than 24 m, what is the minimum open space that must remain on the first floor despite the presence of a balcony?
In congested areas, a balcony is not allowed if it faces a lane narrower than what width?
In congested areas, a balcony is not allowed if it faces a lane narrower than what width?
In congested areas, what is the minimum side margin required from the plot boundary to the face of a balcony?
In congested areas, what is the minimum side margin required from the plot boundary to the face of a balcony?
During the development permission process, can a balcony be enclosed to become part of a room?
During the development permission process, can a balcony be enclosed to become part of a room?
If an enclosed balcony becomes part of a room, what is the maximum allowable depth of the enclosed balcony relative to the total room depth?
If an enclosed balcony becomes part of a room, what is the maximum allowable depth of the enclosed balcony relative to the total room depth?
On which condition is a balcony allowed on the ground floor?
On which condition is a balcony allowed on the ground floor?
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Minimum Balcony Width
Minimum Balcony Width
The minimum width allowed for a balcony is 1.0 meter.
Maximum Balcony Width
Maximum Balcony Width
There is no limit for the maximum width allowed for a balcony.
Balcony Ground Floor Restriction
Balcony Ground Floor Restriction
Balconies are normally not permitted on the ground floor.
Balcony Open Space (Non-Congested)
Balcony Open Space (Non-Congested)
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Balcony Open Space (Above 24m)
Balcony Open Space (Above 24m)
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Balcony Restriction (Congested Areas)
Balcony Restriction (Congested Areas)
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Balcony Side Margin (Congested)
Balcony Side Margin (Congested)
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Enclosing Balconies
Enclosing Balconies
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Enclosed Balcony Depth Limit
Enclosed Balcony Depth Limit
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Ground Floor Balcony Condition
Ground Floor Balcony Condition
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Study Notes
- Minimum width allowed for a balcony is 1.0 m.
- Maximum width allowed for a balcony is 2.0 m.
- Balconies are generally not permitted on the ground floor.
- In a non-congested area, for buildings below 24 m in height, a balcony should not reduce the marginal open space below 2.0 m.
- For buildings above 24 m, the balcony shall not reduce open space below 6.0 m on the first floor.
- In congested areas, balconies are not allowed in the front margin over lanes having a width less than 4.5 m.
- In congested areas, the side margin from the plot boundary to the balcony face must be at least 1.0 m.
- A balcony can be enclosed into the room during development permission.
- The depth of an enclosed balcony cannot exceed 1/3 of the total room depth.
- A balcony must leave the minimum setbacks required to be allowed on a ground floor.
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