Permitted Development

WHAT IS PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT?

PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS

JULY 2020 NEW PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RULES

PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
FAQ'S

The rules around permitted development can seem simple - sometimes deceptively so. Here are some further details that could dissipate lingering myths.

Sadly, yes, it can - as your permitted development allocation applies to the property rather than its owner. Therefore, space added by former owners since 1948 is counted, too.

This term is likely being used in reference to the home as it was first built or as it existed on 1 July 1948. All permitted development requirements apply to this “original home”.

Yes, this is true - as any building work on those could more easily impact neighbouring properties. Therefore, you would need to seek planning permission for this work.

This is a type of permitted development where the local planning authority has to be informed in detail about the development before it takes place.

In theory, if that proposal fully complies with the regulations, no. However, if you aren’t pursuing prior notification, you are still advised to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC).

It would confirm that your proposal complies with the regulations and so ensure that the local planning authority could not rule after construction that your project is not permitted development.

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