If you are considering extending or altering your property you may
need planning permission. It is important that you make
sure you have the relevant consents in place prior to starting
work. To determine whether planning permission or
Building Regulation approval is required for specific building
works or alterations please visit
the The Planning
Portal web site.
Permitted Development
Certain
alterations and extensions to houses and bungalows can be
carried out without the need to apply for planning permission. This
is known as 'Permitted Development'. Please note
that Permitted Development does not apply to flats,
maisonettes, mobile homes or residential caravans. For more
information on permitted development please click on the
link below.
-
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)
(Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008
Interactive Guides
The type of extensions and alterations that can be carried out as
Permitted Development will depend on whether you live in a
detached or terraced property. The Planning Portal has developed an
Interactive House and
Interactive
Terrace 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. There
are also visual guides for:-
- Conservatories
- Extensions
- Loft
conversions
- Outbuildings
- Porches
Please note that you will need Flash and Adobe on your PC.
Alternatively, text only guides are also available:-
- Extensions
- Loft
Conversions
- Porches
- Guide to
Building Regulations and Planning Permission
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.