Planning permission

Do I need planning permission?

Householder permitted development lets you build some things without applying, within limits set by the General Permitted Development Order 2015. Pick the kind of work. Each page gives the limits, the conditions, what changes in a conservation area and how to get certainty. England only.

• Can you add an extra storey to your house without planning permission?
• Can you build a 6 or 8 metre rear extension without planning permission?
• Do flats have permitted development rights?
• Do you need planning permission for a balcony or roof terrace?
• Do you need planning permission for a basement?
• Do you need planning permission for a driveway?
• Do you need planning permission for a dropped kerb?
• Do you need planning permission for a fence or wall?
• Do you need planning permission for a garden room?
• Do you need planning permission for a granny annexe?
• Do you need planning permission for a heat pump?
• Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion or dormer?
• Do you need planning permission for a porch?
• Do you need planning permission for a rear extension?
• Do you need planning permission for a side or wraparound extension?
• Do you need planning permission for a wood burner flue?
• Do you need planning permission for air conditioning?
• Do you need planning permission for an EV charger?
• Do you need planning permission for decking or a hot tub?
• Do you need planning permission for internal alterations?
• Do you need planning permission for rooflights or skylights?
• Do you need planning permission for solar panels?
• Do you need planning permission to convert a garage?
• Do you need planning permission to render, clad or insulate the outside of your house?
• Do you need planning permission to replace windows and doors?