Permitted development describes building works that do not need planning permission.

Permitted Development is often referred to as 'PD Rights'.

Some permitted development rights may have been restricted or taken away by conditions attached to the original permission. This could be to safeguard the appearance of an area or protect neighbours from extensions where there is limited garden space.

The regulations about permitted development are complex, so  our advice is to confirm with the Local Planning Authority any works you propose to undertake are exempt from Planning Consent; prior to undertaking such works. If you are unsure about this, then we would be pleased to provide you guidance and undertake such an enquiry on your behalf for a small fee.

Care should be taken if a property is a Listed Building or in a Conservation Area as many Permitted Development Rights are either restricted or removed altogether.

Residential permitted development rights only apply to houses and not flats or maisonettes.

Planning Permission is not needed for alterations to the internal layout of residential property, unless it's a Listed Building, where Listed Building Consent may be needed.

Irrespective of whether works fall within Permitted Development Rights, many still require Building Regulations Approval.

The link below will take you to a download for a PowerPoint presentation which gives clear guidance as to what constitutes Permitted Development. It is produced by Croydon Council, but the content applies nationwide.

Click Here For Link To Permitted Development Powerpoint Presentation Download

If you have any further queries regarding Permitted Development Rights and whether you need Planning Consent, Conservation Area Consent, Listed Building Consent or Building Regulations Approval, please do not hesitate to contact us.