Planning Rules Change of Use: When Do You Need Planning Permission? (2025) Changing how a building is used is often development requiring planning permission — but the use classes system means many changes are permitted development. Here’s how the system works. ⏱ 6 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer The Use […]
Planning Rules Converting a Shop to a House: Planning Permission Guide (2025) Converting a shop to residential use is possible without a full planning application in many cases — but Class MA permitted development only applies where the building has been in Class E use, and many high streets are protected by Article 4 Directions. […]
Planning Rules HMO Planning Permission: When Do You Need It? (2025) Converting a family home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) doesn’t always require planning permission — but Article 4 Directions in many cities mean it does. Here’s how to work out what applies to your property. ⏱ 5 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 […]
Planning Rules Office to Residential Conversion: Class MA Permitted Development (2025) Class MA permitted development allows commercial, business, and service buildings to be converted to housing without a full planning application — but only where Prior Approval is granted. Here’s how it works. ⏱ 6 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer […]
Planning Rules Bay Window Planning Permission: Do You Need It? (2025) Adding a bay window to a house is a small extension — and like most small extensions, it’s usually permitted development. But the rules depend on which elevation it’s on, how far it projects, and whether you’re in a protected area. ⏱ 4 min […]
Planning Rules External Doors: Do You Need Planning Permission to Replace Them? (2025) Replacing external doors on a house is almost never a planning issue — but conservation areas, listed buildings, and certain design conditions can change that. Here’s when permission is (and isn’t) needed. ⏱ 3 min read 📅 Updated June 2025 🏠 England […]
Planning Rules Satellite Dish Planning Permission: When Do You Need It? (2025) Most satellite dishes are permitted development — but the number, size, and position can all affect whether you need planning permission. Here’s what the rules say. ⏱ 3 min read 📅 Updated June 2025 🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer Permitted Development Rules […]
Planning Rules Roof Alterations: When Do You Need Planning Permission? (2025) Re-roofing, changing roof tiles, adding felt or insulation, and most roof repairs don’t need planning permission. But changing the roof shape, adding dormers, or altering a listed building’s roof is a different matter. ⏱ 5 min read 📅 Updated June 2025 🏠 England only […]
Planning Rules Replacing Windows: Do You Need Planning Permission? (2025) Replacing windows in a house is almost always permitted development — but conservation areas, listed buildings, and some new-build estates have different rules. Here’s the complete guide. ⏱ 4 min read 📅 Updated June 2025 🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer Standard Houses: The General […]
Planning Rules Article 4 Directions: What They Are and How They Affect You (2025) An Article 4 Direction removes permitted development rights from an area. If your property is subject to one, works you could normally do without planning permission may require a full application. Here’s what you need to know. ⏱ 5 min read […]
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