DOES MY EXTENSION NEED PLANNING PERMISSION?

Wondering if you can avoid making a full planning application? Our planning expert advises on the ins and outs of Permitted Development

As a planning consultant, one of the first questions I’m often asked is, “Do I need planning permission for my extension?” The answer depends on several factors, and it’s not always straightforward. Some extensions fall under Permitted Development (PD) rights, meaning you don’t need to apply for planning permission. But there are strict rules about what qualifies. If your proposed extension doesn’t meet these criteria – or if your property is in a sensitive area – you’ll need to go through the planning application process. The type, size and location of your extension all play a role. For instance, larger two-storey rear extensions or extensions that go beyond the front of your house almost always need planning permission. The same applies if your property is listed or in a conservation…

You're reading a preview of

Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

DiscountMags is a licensed distributor (not a publisher) of the above content and Publication through Zinio LLC. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over the Publications. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including those made in Publications offered on our website, are those of the respective author(s) or publisher(s) and not of DiscountMags. DiscountMags does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or usefulness of all or any portion of any publication or any services or offers made by third parties, nor will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in any Publication, or your use of services offered, or your acceptance of any offers made through the Service or the Publications. For content removal requests, please contact Zinio.