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I Do Not Need Permission

Permitted Development Rights

If you live in a house, you can make certain types of minor changes to your home without needing to apply for planning permission. For example, you may be able to put up a low wall or fence, a garden shed or greenhouse, or a garage, without planning permission. You may also be able to extend your house, but the law relating to house extensions is fairly complex and there are limits on the size of extension allowed as "permitted development". If you would like an informal opinion as to whether your proposed extension requires planning permission, you can contact the Duty Officer on 01234 718069 between 8.45am and 12.30pm, or submit an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for your development.

In some areas of the borough permitted development rights are more restricted. If you live in a Conservation Area you will need to apply for planning permission for certain types of work which do not need an application in other areas. There are also different requirements if your house is a listed building; see the section on Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings.

Further information relating to permitted development can be found in the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) 1995. Simplified guides for householders and businesses have been produced by the Government.

 

Major changes to permitted development to householder applications took effect on 1 October 2008. For details please contact the Duty Planning Enquiries Officer on Mondays - Fridays between 8:45am and 12:30pm on 01234 718069.

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Environment

Here you will find information on environmental and planning issues. This section provides a wealth of information including details on how to make or enquire about a planning application, rubbish, waste and recycling information.