well, probably a hip is best but you should really review this from a view at street level, not high like this. you also need to think carefully about the relationship of the carport to the corner of the house, ie the window and eaves line there.. it might be better to leave a decent gap , say 2 metres... and accept a smaller carport... don't rule out a flat foof.. it will be visually more discrete and won't compete with the house roofs... and make sure the support posts LOOK strong..

It is just an aesthetic thing, but it would annoy me everytime I see the front portico. It makes the portico look like a poorly considered add-on with differing roof pitches for no good reason. It looks like the new wings either side of the portico will match into the existing house well and will be well integrated into the existing roof structure. You need to decide as soon as possible if you are going to live with it and ignore it, or halt the work on it and pay for new roof trusses that match the other roofs. The more work that is completed on the portico the more expensive it will be to change. In this case procatination in making a decision may cost you big dollars. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

Yes, you need to check the planning regulations with your local council. Yes, your neighbour has built to the boundary near the front of the block, but it doesn't affect the light coming into your side facing windows as your house at this point is along way from the boundary. On the other hand your proposed extension is very close to your neighbour's windows and will reduce the amount of light that reaches them. Get your setbacks right before you get your roof designed - you may end up with a lot less roof than you had planned for! Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls and Dr Retro Virtual Visits

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