nath ankur 24 October 2024

Want to join two balconies on first floor

Hello,
I am a owner of first floor of Ansals old floor. I want to join my east and south facing balconies without any expansion. Do I need to take a persmission or consent from ground floor owner? Please do advise
Thanks

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 25 October 2024

Some cities, like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Gurgaon, have regulations that prohibit or restrict modifications to balconies. For example, in Bengaluru, you need pre-approval from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to make changes to balconies. In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) does not recognize balconies under the Development Control Regulations (DCR) 1991.

If you're adding a mezzanine balcony, you should consult with a structural engineer or architect to ensure the supporting structure can bear the additional load.