Do I need
planning permission to build an extension? click here>>
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I need planning permission to build a loft conversion? click here>>
Don't assume that your project will automatically need planning permission. Many alterations do not.
This depends on what you want to
build, Some minor alterations and extensions to houses, can often be carried out without the need for
full planning permission. This is known as 'permitted development' or
applying for a lawful development certificate.
if you are extending your property you should always check this out. Why not
click on one of the links above to find out more or
contact us
to discus your proposal, or talk to your local planning department at your local authority they should be able to advise you.
Even if you have had no previous extensions, here are some examples of the type of extensions that in most cases need
full planning permission, to give you an idea:
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A dormer window in the roof of your house facing the road;
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A two story extension;
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A extension to the front of your house, or to the side if it faces a road.
Impotant ! It is recommended
that you gain a Certificate of Lawfulness to prove that
your project conforms to the conditions set out above.
contact us for
further information.
Whether you need planning
permission to alter or extend your house depends on the size and
position of what you want to do. You may need to know the volume of your
proposed extension or an existing extension.
Most alterations to business premises do need planning permission.
