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Important: These are the standard GPDO 2015 rules for England. Your specific property may have additional restrictions due to conservation area status, listing, Article 4 directions, or local planning designations. Always verify with your local planning authority before starting work.
Permitted Development (PD) rights allow you to carry out certain works without obtaining planning permission, as long as you comply with the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) 2015. If your project falls outside these rules, you need to apply for planning permission.
Contact your local planning authority (your borough council). They can provide advice on your specific project and help you prepare a planning application.
An Article 4 Direction restricts certain Permitted Development rights in specific areas. If your property is subject to an Article 4, you may need planning permission for works that would normally be allowed.
Yes, listed buildings have additional restrictions. Almost all alterations to listed buildings require Listed Building Consent, even if they would normally be Permitted Development.
Conservation areas have additional restrictions on Permitted Development rights. Some works that would normally be allowed may require planning permission if your property is in a conservation area.
Terraced houses: max 40 cubic metres. Semi-detached and detached houses: max 50 cubic metres. This volume is calculated as additional usable space.
Roof lights (skylights) are usually Permitted Development, but they must follow specific positioning rules to avoid affecting neighbouring properties.
Loft conversions involving work on shared walls with neighbours will require Party Wall matters to be addressed under the Party Wall Act. This is separate from planning permission.
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