If you are considering extending or altering your property in some
way, you may need planning permission. It is important
that you make sure you have the relevant consents in place prior to
starting work. Please note that the regulations
changed on 1st October 2008.
The Planning Portal has developed an
Interactive House to provide a visual guide
to the Planning and Building Regulations for householders.
It provides some basic guidance on whether you need
planning permission or Building Regulation approval.
You can also find details of whether planning permission
or Building Regulation approval is required for specific building
works or alterations on The Planning
Portal web site.
Please click on the link below to find out whether planning
permission is needed for the following householder
developments:-
1. Alterations and
Extensions
2. Loft
Converstions
3. Porches
4. Outbuildings
- including garages, sheds, greenhouses, domestic stables,
swimming pools and containers for domestic heating purposes for
the storage of oil or liquid petroleum gas
5. Solar
Panels
6. Hard
Surfaces
7. Others - painting,
cladding or rendering, fences and walls, new
access, chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe
BEWARE
Even if you meet the conditions you may still need
permission if:
- permitted development rights were removed on the
original planning permission preventing extensions/additional
buildings. Phone for details.
- You live in a Conservation Area
- You live in Silver End Conservation Area
- The property is a Listed Building. Separate listed
building consent will be required.
Remember - you will always need to check if you require a
separate Building Regulation consent.
If in doubt phone Planning Services on (01376) 552525 or
visit the Duty Planner.