PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 63·E29
Porch Design on Historic Buildings
Porches that are dominant elevation features should have their detailing respected. Open columned classical porches should remain open rather than being enclosed, and new porches should be undemonstrative and not challenge the integrity of the facade.
Porches are sometimes the dominant feature of an elevation; their detailing should always be respected. Open columned porches of the classical type should not normally be enclosed (e.g. with glazed sides and doors to the front), but should be left open. In those instances where new porches are considered acceptable, their design should be undemonstrative and should not challenge the integrity of the facade.
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