What are Permitted Development rights?
Permitted Development rights were introduced by the government to ease the burden on the UK planning system; enabling homeowners to extend or improve their property without going through the full planning process.
What falls under Permitted Development?
Under Permitted Development, it is possible to achieve the following without the need for Planning Permission:
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All these permitted works are subject to certain parameters (Permitted Development Criteria) – predominantly concerning the height, scale, position and materials.
Any works not in accordance with the criteria are subject to Prior Notification (for Larger Home Extensions) or Householder Planning Permission.
What doesn’t fall under Permitted Development?
Flats and maisonettes do not benefit from Permitted Development rights – as well as restrictions for Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and areas within National Parks or World Heritage sites.
Although quite rare, your land could be subject to Article 4 Direction, which removes all Permitted Development rights for a property.
Do I need an Architect for Permitted Development?
Whilst not strictly requiring approval from the Local Planning Authority, we recommend having architectural drawings completed to ensure you remain within the Permitted Development Criteria – as well as obtaining a Lawful Development Certificate before construction begins.
What is a Lawful Development Certificate?
A Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) is the official document that your LPA provides you to guarantee that your extension is legal and has been designed correctly to your permitted development rights.
This document is particularly helpful when selling a property as it demonstrates that the work was carried out legally and did not require Planning Approval at that time.
How do we get started?
If you’re looking to carry out alterations or extensions to your home under Permitted Development, get in contact with a member of our team today to book in an initial consultation.