Are side extensions permitted development?
What planning permission do I need? A side return extension is considered to be permitted development (PD) — in other words, it doesn’t need planning permission as long as it satisfies certain criteria. First and foremost, it must be attached to a house (flats and maisonettes don’t qualify).
Does a side and rear extension need planning permission?
All side extensions of more than one storey will require householder planning permission. On Article 2(3) designated land* all rear extensions of more than one storey will require householder planning permission.
What size side extension can you build under permitted development?
This allows a householder to build a single-storey side extension up to half the width of the existing dwelling; a single-storey rear extension up to 4m in length for a detached dwelling and 3m long for a semi or a terrace house; and, in certain circumstances, 3m two-storey rear extensions.
How big can a rear extension be without planning permission?
The maximum height of a single-storey rear extension should be four metres to avoid having to get planning permission for an extension. Extensions of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than three metres.
Can I build a side extension to my boundary?
The side boundaries can be built up to but you may need to factor in other considerations. With this, they take the closest window to your build on your neighbour’s property and if it breaches the ‘imaginary line’ then planning permission can be denied.
Do I need planning permission to extend the side of my house?
The short answer is that you DON’T need planning permission for an extension if you build within your permitted development rights. Most of the restrictions that don’t fall under permitted development are for work to the front of a house, next to a road or near a boundary.
Can you do a side and rear extension under permitted development?
Wraparound extension While you may be able to create a small side and rear extension within your permitted development rights, the space a full wraparound demands, plus the structural work involved, make it an unlikely candidate for the permitted development route.
What size extension can I build without planning permission 2020?
six metres
You do not need planning permission for all extensions depending on the size, without planning permission you can build up to six metres or eight if your house is detached. However there are other rules we have laid out below: No more than half of the land around the house can be covered by other buildings.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension?
You probably won’t need planning permission for a side return extension. The permitted development rules allows single-storey side extensions up to a maximum of 4m high and a width no more than half that of the original house. If the extension is within 2m of the boundary, eaves height should not exceed 3m.
Can I build a rear extension on my property?
Rear extension – No permitted development for rear extensions of more than one storey. The regime for larger single-storey rear extensions (see point 9) does NOT apply to houses on designated land. 3. No more than half the area of land around the “original house”* would be covered by additions or other buildings.
What is the maximum height of a side side extension?
Side extensions to have a maximum height of four metres and width no more than half that of the original house. 8. If the extension is within 2m of a boundary, maximum eaves height should be no higher than 3m to be permitted development.
Can you build a side extension on designated land?
On designated land* – no side extensions. Rear extension – No permitted development for rear extensions of more than one storey. The regime for larger single-storey rear extensions (see point 9) does NOT apply to houses on designated land.