Permitted Development Applications
Permitted Development Services
You can undertake certain types of work without applying for planning permission. These are known as “permitted development rights”. They stem from a government-approved general planning permission rather than from local government.
Make sure you distinguish between common house projects and flats, maisonettes and other buildings that are not permitted for development. Commercial properties also have different permitted development rights to houses.
*Some examples of how you can extend your home within the permitted development rights
Single storey rear extensions
Extensions up to 3m in depth (4m for detached properties).
Loft conversions
Up to 40 cubic meters for erraced properties or 50 cubic meters for any other properties.
Single storey rear extensions
Extentions up to 6m in depth (8m for detached properties).
Single storey side extensions
Up to half the width of the original dwelling house.
Outbuildings in rear gardens
Please contact your local planning authority if you are unsure if your planned building falls into the ‘outbuildings’ category
First floor rear extensions
Subject to planning requirements.
* Subject to certain conditions. Above do not apply in conservation areas or for listed buildings. In these cases a full Planning application will be required.
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We would recommend to apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness before commencing with any work to ensure that your development complies with the PD rules.
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