What can I do with permitted development rights for householders?

Permitted development rights are types of national planning permissions that allow specific building works and changes of use to take place without the need for a planning application. 

In accordance with General Permitted Development Orders, you can make certain developments subjected to specific restrictions, such as:

• building a rear and/or side extension
• building a porch
• loft conversion
• re-roofing
• installing rooflights, etc…

Restrictions for these certain types of permitted developments vary in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. They might also differ among local planning authorities, so always check before proceeding with your project, because some of these developments might require full planning permission.

Can I benefit from permitted development rights in protected zones?

There is a range of exclusions which apply to certain permitted development rights in England. For instance, there are protected areas known as “Article 2(3) Land”, which cover:

• Conservation Areas
• World Heritage Sites
• National Parks
• The Broads
• Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

In these circumstances, some of the developments will not be permitted, therefore full planning permission will be required. Please contact us for further information, if your property is located within one of these protected areas.

What is Prior Approval?  When is it required? 

Additional to the permitted developments, you will need a “Prior Approval” for some of the developments across scale, size and location. Such as Neighbour Consultation Scheme (which only applies to larger single-storey rear extensions to houses).

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What is the Certificate of Lawful Development?

Also, an application for a “Certificate of Lawful Development” can be made to your local planning authority. We suggest it because it helps to acquire formal confirmation of your permitted development and increases your property’s value.

What is the Article 4 Direction?

It’s better to keep in mind that, some of the permitted development rights for householders can also be withdrawn or limited by “Article 4 Direction” or through “Conditions” in the planning permissions. Therefore, you need to decide clearly what development you will make on which scale and under which conditions.

You can get free initial consultation from us. Give us more detail about your property and the development now. We will contact you about whether you need planning permission or not.