What Does Permitted Development Mean?
Permitted development is a type of planning permission that allows certain types of development to be carried out without the need to apply for planning permission from the local planning authority. In England, permitted development rights are set out in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
There are a wide range of activities that are permitted development, including:
Building a single-storey extension to the rear of a house
Building a garage or outbuilding
Creating a new dwelling on an existing plot of land
Making changes to the internal layout of a house
Installing solar panels or other renewable energy measures
Permitted development rights are not absolute, and there are a number of conditions that must be met in order to qualify. For example, the size and location of any extension must be within certain limits, and there may be restrictions on the type of materials that can be used.
If you are considering carrying out any development that may fall within permitted development, it is important to check with your local planning authority to confirm whether your proposed works are permitted. You can do this by contacting your local planning department or by using the Planning Portal website.
Here are some of the benefits of permitted development:
It can be a quick and easy way to improve or extend your home without the need to go through the planning process.
It can save you money on planning fees.
It can give you more flexibility in terms of the type of development you can carry out.
However, there are also some potential drawbacks to permitted development:
The permitted development rights are complex and there are a number of conditions that must be met.
If you do not comply with the conditions, you may be liable to enforcement action from your local planning authority.
Permitted development rights may not be available in all areas.
Overall, permitted development can be a useful tool for homeowners who want to improve or extend their homes. However, it is important to understand the limitations and conditions of permitted development before you start any work.
Get in touch with us if you want to know more about permitted development or want to find out whether your project falls under permitted development rights.
