Changes to Permitted Development
On 1 October 2008 new regulations were introduced that affect householders.
Generally the size of minor alterations that can be carried out without needing planning permission have been expanded. However there are new controls to ensure that hard surfacing does not add to flood risk problems.
All the following areas of development are subject to change, please click on any of the links to read about them in more detail.
Alternatively the Planning Portal have developed an interactive house which explains what projects you do and do not need planning permission for.
The Office of Public Sector Information have published the amendments to the permitted development order.
Click on this link to check if planning permission is required. Alternatively, contact our offices with the details outlined above.
