Temporary Use Permitted Development: The 28-Day Rule
Land can be used for events, festivals, film shoots and markets for up to 28 days per year without planning permission under Part 4 Class B.
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Use Classes Explained: How They Affect Planning Permission
The use classes system determines when a change of use needs planning permission. Complete guide to Class E, residential classes, and sui generis uses.
Office to Residential Permitted Development: Class MA Explained
Converting an office to flats uses Class MA since 2021. Learn the Prior Approval process, Article 4 Direction exclusions, and how it replaced Class O.
Upward Extensions Permitted Development: Adding Storeys to Houses
Part 20 permits one or two additional storeys on houses and commercial buildings with Prior Approval. How Class AA, Class A, and the commercial classes work.
Class MA Permitted Development: Commercial to Residential
Class MA permits commercial buildings to convert to residential with Prior Approval. Learn how Class MA works, what buildings qualify, and where Article 4 Directions apply.
Agricultural Land: Change of Use and Permitted Development
Changing agricultural land to residential or commercial use requires planning permission. Class Q and Class R apply to buildings not open land. Full guide.
Farm Diversification Planning Permission: What Needs Consent?
Farm shops, holiday lets, glamping and events almost always need planning permission. Class R permits some commercial conversions. Learn what applies to your project.
Agricultural Prior Approval: When You Need It and How to Apply
Agricultural Prior Approval is needed for large farm buildings (Part 6) and change of use conversions (Class Q, Class R). 28-day determination period for buildings.
Equestrian Permitted Development: Stables, Arenas and Grazing
Equestrian use is not agriculture so Part 6 PD rights don’t apply. Most stables, menages and arenas need planning permission. Learn what’s permitted.
Agricultural Buildings Permitted Development: Part 6 Rules
Part 6 of the GPDO 2015 permits farm buildings on agricultural units without planning permission. Learn size limits, the 400m rule, and when Prior Approval is needed.
