You can do certain types of work to your house without needing planning permission. These are called ‘permitted development rights’.
Visit the Planning Portal for Information about permitted development rights. Your deeds and information pack on the purchase of your property should include details in terms of any restrictions on permitted development rights, so please refer to these in the first instance. If you haven’t been able to find what you need, you can ask for us to carry out a check, this is a paid-for service.
Complete the permitted development rights check form and make payment of £134.35. The form will direct you to a payment page to allow you to complete your payment and submit your request, you will not be able to submit a request unless the payment has been made. On receipt of the completed form and payment, your request will be logged and allocated to an officer to investigate.
How can I confirm that my project is permitted development and does not require planning permission?
If you believe that the extension/ alteration to your property would not require planning permission, because it would be permitted development, you can seek confirmation of this from us. You would need to submit an application or a lawful development certificate.
This would provide written confirmation as to whether the proposal is considered permitted development for which express planning permission from us would not be required.