Permitted Development

(scroll down to view our Permitted Development guides)

In today’s economic climate people may well look to extend their existing property in preference to moving home.

If they have the room to build it makes good financial sense in most cases to build on and in some cases up.

Permitted Development Rights (PDR) for the homeowner came into effect on the 1^st October 2008 and if your property falls within a certain criteria Planning Permission is no longer required.

This also means that your neighbours cannot object to your proposed works carried out under Permitted Development guidelines.

Permitted Development allowances illustrated in this section of our website only apply to houses and not flats, maisonettes or other buildings. You should check with your local Planning Authority whether Permitted Development Rights apply – they may have been removed. Other consents may be required if your house is listed or in a designated area.

In addition we would recommend that work carried out under Permitted Development is certified by your Local Council and you obtain a “Certificate of Lawful Development”. This will ensure that you will not have any issues if you decide to sell your property in the future. We would always advise that you lodge a copy of the certificate with your deeds so it’s available in the future.

We would always advise that before you carry out any works under Permitted Development that you also visit the planning portal www.planningportal.gov.uk for any amendments to Permitted Development Rights. It is also advisable to view “Your-responsibilities – things to consider before you start on the site”.