Permitted Development
Expert advice on permitted development rights and prior approvals
Is Your Project Permitted Development?
Common permitted development rights and restrictions
Residential Extensions & Alterations
Usually Permitted
- • Single-storey rear extension (6m/8m)
- • Loft conversions (40m³/50m³)
- • Side extensions (half width of house)
- • Porches (3m² floor area)
- • Garden buildings & pools
Key Restrictions
- • Conservation areas
- • Listed buildings
- • Flats and maisonettes
- • Article 4 directions
- • Previous PD used up
Commercial to Residential (Class MA)
Offices
Up to 1,500m² to residential
Retail
Up to 1,500m² to residential
Light Industrial
Up to 1,500m² to residential
Prior Approval Required
Transport, contamination, flooding, noise impacts must be assessed
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Understanding permitted development rights can unlock significant development potential without the need for full planning permission. Our team provides expert advice on what can be achieved under permitted development and guides you through the prior approval process where required.
From residential extensions to commercial conversions, we help you maximize your property's potential within the permitted development framework. We stay up-to-date with the frequently changing regulations to ensure you receive accurate, current advice.
Where prior approval is required, we manage the entire process, ensuring all technical requirements are met and your application has the best chance of success within the strict timeframes.