Do I need Planning Permission? What are my Permitted Development rights?
We have been often asked if extensions come within permitted development (PD) and if we need to make a planning application
Even if a project fits within PD, clients often want a formal piece of paper for the future sale of the house. This is called a certificate of lawful development
For this you have to make an application on the planning portal. You'll need:
Determination is within 8 weeks
However if your development sits outside of PD or if rules change during the process, it's back to square one and you'll need to submit a full planning application.
For a full planning application, you'll need:
The main difference is for that for a full planning application all interested parties are consulted. This usually includes neighbours, civic society, highways and could include the police etc. If your development falls within PD it is more likely to be approved. You may need to submit additional reports for the full planning app dependant on area. Conservatories will need PD or a Planning app. If you live in a conservation area, listed building or recent development your permitted development rights will have been revoked.
What is allowed within PD?
The Permitted Development Laws have been slightly relaxed. until now PD has generally allowed single storey extensions of 3 metres for an attached property (semi or terrace) and a single storey extensions of 4 metres for a detached property. Until May 2016 this has been increased to 6 and 8 metres respectively. you need to show your drawings to your neighbours for their approval.
However, you need to ensure that your property is not listed, in a conservation area or you have used up your permitted development rights. it can't cover more than half the area of the original garden, including outbuildings. The roofline can't be more than 4 metres high etc.
The Planning Portal gives detailed advice on what you can and can't do. click the following illustrations for links to the interactive guide.
Even if a project fits within PD, clients often want a formal piece of paper for the future sale of the house. This is called a certificate of lawful development
For this you have to make an application on the planning portal. You'll need:
- a site edged red
- existing plans and elevations
- proposed plans and elevations
- Payment of about £75
Determination is within 8 weeks
However if your development sits outside of PD or if rules change during the process, it's back to square one and you'll need to submit a full planning application.
For a full planning application, you'll need:
- a site edged red
- existing plans and elevations
- proposed plans and elevations
- Payment of about £175
- additional reports dependent on local requirements
The main difference is for that for a full planning application all interested parties are consulted. This usually includes neighbours, civic society, highways and could include the police etc. If your development falls within PD it is more likely to be approved. You may need to submit additional reports for the full planning app dependant on area. Conservatories will need PD or a Planning app. If you live in a conservation area, listed building or recent development your permitted development rights will have been revoked.
What is allowed within PD?
The Permitted Development Laws have been slightly relaxed. until now PD has generally allowed single storey extensions of 3 metres for an attached property (semi or terrace) and a single storey extensions of 4 metres for a detached property. Until May 2016 this has been increased to 6 and 8 metres respectively. you need to show your drawings to your neighbours for their approval.
However, you need to ensure that your property is not listed, in a conservation area or you have used up your permitted development rights. it can't cover more than half the area of the original garden, including outbuildings. The roofline can't be more than 4 metres high etc.
The Planning Portal gives detailed advice on what you can and can't do. click the following illustrations for links to the interactive guide.
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