Householder permitted development
If your smaller building project doesn't impact on the surrounding area, you might not need a planning application.
Works that can be carried out through permitted development
Find out whether the building work you want to carry out needs planning permission.
Add an access ramp to your house
Find out if you need to apply for planning permission to build an access ramp to your door.
Build a shed, garage, greenhouse or other building
Information on the permitted development rules for an ancillary building.
Building, engineering and installation work behind your home
Information on planning permission for adding installations such as swimming pools or free-standing solar panels.
Add an extension to your house
Find out whether your planned extension needs planning permission.
Add a porch to your house
Information on whether you'll need planning permission to build a porch.
Add decking to your house
Information on whether you need planning permission to add decking or a platform to the outside of your home.
Attach something to or alter the outside of your house
See which additions to the external surface of your home need planning permission.
Attach something to or alter the outside of your flat
See if you need planning permission to add something to the wall outside your flat.
Build a gate, fence or wall around your flat
Check to see if you need planning permission to build or improve a structure around your flat.
Build a gate, fence or wall around your house
Find out if you need planning permission to build a boundary around your home
Roof additions and alterations
Find out whether you need planning permission to add a dormer to your roof and gain extra space.
Lay a hard surface outside your house
Find out if you need planning permission to lay a hard surface like paving around your home.