Author: Permit_Admin

Dormer Window Planning Permission: Do You Need It?

Rear dormer windows are permitted development for most houses in England — but there are strict volume limits, setback rules, and material requirements. Front dormers almost always need planning permission. Here’s the complete guide. ⏱ 5 min read 📅 Updated October 2026 🏠 England only […]

Swimming Pool Planning Permission: Do You Need It?

Garden Buildings Swimming Pool Planning Permission: Do You Need It? An outdoor swimming pool in a private garden is usually permitted development in England. But the pool enclosure, pump house, and how much of the garden you use all matter. Here’s the complete planning guide. ⏱ 4 min read 📅 Updated October 2026 🏠 England […]

Dropped Kerb Planning Permission: How to Get One

A dropped kerb requires highways authority approval, not just planning permission. Here’s the process, costs, and what happens if your application is refused.

Garden Room Planning Permission: Do You Need It?

Garden rooms are permitted development in most cases — but size limits, height rules, and location restrictions apply. Full guide to garden room planning rules in England.

Ground Source Heat Pump Planning Permission: Do You Need It?

GSHPs are permitted development in England — but boreholes may need Environment Agency consent too. Here’s the complete guide for planning and ground works.

External Wall Insulation: Do You Need Planning Permission?

EWI has no specific permitted development right. In conservation areas it almost always needs permission. Here’s when you do and don’t need PP for EWI.

EV Charging Point Planning Permission: Do You Need It?

Home EV chargers are permitted development in England — one per dwelling, under 0.2m³, and not visible from highway in conservation areas. Full guide.

Air Source Heat Pump Planning Permission: What You Need to Know

Air source heat pumps are permitted development in England. But the 42dB noise limit, 1m boundary rule, and conservation area restrictions all apply.

Solar Panels Permitted Development: Do You Need Planning Permission?

Most solar panels on houses don’t need planning permission. Learn the 200mm protrusion rule, ground-mounted limits, and when conservation areas change things.

What Happens if Planning Permission is Refused? Your Options Explained

A planning refusal isn’t the end. You can appeal, reapply with revisions, or use permitted development instead. Here’s what to do after a refusal.