Planning Permission

(Scroll down to review page) If Permitted Development is not possible the planning permission will be required. Planning permission involves asking the Local Authority if you are allowed to make changes to a building and/or land. Planning Permission is granted (possible subject to certain conditions) if it meets the Local Authority Planning Policy. Planning Permssion should be granted before any work begins. Planning Permission usually takes 6-8 weeks, this varies depending ion the the Local Authority Plannign Departments. However this period can extend if amenedments are made or complications arise. Further information can be found here at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/buildingwork/responsibilities/workresppp/ Planning Permission will usual be required if any of the following apply: As a result of the works, more than 50% of the land surrounding the original house would be covered with buildings. The height of the part of the house enlarged, improved or altered exceeds the highest part of the existing house. The height of the eaves of the part of the house enlarged, improved or altered exceeds the height of the eaves of the existing house. (Highest eaves on the dwelling). The enlarged part of the house extends beyond a wall which: Fronts a highway and Forms either a principal (front) or side elevation of the original house. The enlarged part of the house would be located within 2 metres of the property boundary and the height of the eaves of the enlarged part exceeds 3 metres.

• The construction includes the construction of a veranda, balcony (not Juliet balconies) or raised platform (a raised platform is defined as anything more than 300mm above ground level – measured at the highest point). This will include decking and the 50% rule will also apply).
• The extension includes the installation, alteration of replacement of microwave antenna.
• The extension includes the installation, alteration of replacement of a chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe.
• The extension involves alteration to any part of the roof.

For single storey extensions

• On a detached house, the extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than 4 metres.
• For any other house, the extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than 3 metres.
• The extension exceeds 4 meters in height.

For rear extensions of more than one – storey

• The extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than 3 metres.
• The extension would be located within 7 metres of any boundary of the property opposite the rear wall of the house.

For side extensions

• The extension exceeds 4 meters in height.
• The extension has more than one-storey.
• The extension has a width that is greater than half that of the original house.

In a conservation area development is not permitted if:

• It would consist of include the cladding of any part of the exterior of the house with stone, artificial stone, peddle dash, render timber, plastic or tiles.
• The enlarge part of the house would extend beyond a wall forming a side elevation of the original house.
• The enlarge part of the house would have more than one-storey high AND extend beyond the rear wall of the original house.

Development is permitted subject to the following conditions:

• The material of external construction should be of similar appearances to those of the existing dwelling (except in the case of conservatories).
• Any upper-floor windows in the wall of roof slope forming a side elevation of the dwelling shall be obscure-glazed (level 4 or 5 obscurity) and non-opening (unless the opener is more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed). (This relates to windows and roof lights in the side/roof slope of the original house).
• Where the enlarged part of the house has more than one storey, the roof pitch of the enlarged part shall, so far as practicable, be the same as that of the original house.

Please Note:

Planning permission may be required if the permitted development rights for your property has been removed.

If you live in a Listed Building, you will need listed building consent for any significant works whether internal or external. If you are unsure whether your proposal needs planning permission please consult with your Local Authority planning office and or consult the Planning Portal.  www.planningportal.gov.uk