Planning Rules Basement Extension Planning Permission: Rules and Costs (2025) Basement extensions usually need planning permission — but converting an existing cellar may not. Here’s when basement works require consent, what councils assess, and what they cost. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer Types of Basement Work Basement Extensions […]
Planning Rules Wraparound Extension: Planning Permission Rules (2025) Wraparound extensions combine rear and side extensions in an L-shape. Most need planning permission — here’s when they can be permitted development and how to get them approved. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer Analysing a Wraparound Under PD Rules When […]
Planning Rules Larger Home Extension Scheme: The 8m Rule Explained (2025) The Larger Home Extension Scheme allows single-storey rear extensions up to 8m (detached) or 6m without full planning permission — but neighbours can object. Here’s how it works. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer Standard Allowance vs Larger […]
Planning Rules Two-Storey Rear Extension: Planning Permission Rules (2025) Two-storey rear extensions always need planning permission — they are not permitted development. Here’s how the application works, what councils assess, and the key design rules. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer Why Two-Storey Rear Extensions Are Not PD The […]
Planning Rules Temporary Use Permitted Development: The 28-Day Rule (2025) Land can be used for temporary purposes — events, festivals, filming, markets — for up to 28 days per year without planning permission. Here’s how the Part 4 right works. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer What Is Permitted […]
Planning Rules Use Classes Explained: How They Affect Planning Permission (2025) The use classes system determines when a change of use needs planning permission. Here’s a complete guide to Class E, residential classes, and what counts as sui generis. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer The Main Use Classes […]
Planning Rules Office to Residential Permitted Development: Class MA Explained (2025) Converting an office to flats or houses uses Class MA permitted development rights since 2021. Here’s how the process works, what the council can assess, and where Article 4 Directions block it. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer […]
Planning Rules Upward Extensions Permitted Development: Adding Storeys to Houses (2025) Part 20 of the GPDO permits one or two additional storeys on houses and commercial buildings with Prior Approval. Here’s how Class AA, Class A, and the commercial classes work. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer What Part […]
Planning Rules Class MA Permitted Development: Commercial to Residential (2025) Class MA replaced Class O in 2021 — it permits a wide range of commercial buildings to convert to residential with Prior Approval. Here’s how it works. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer What Is Class MA? Key Conditions […]
Planning Rules Agricultural Land: Change of Use and Permitted Development (2025) Changing the use of agricultural land is development that usually requires planning permission. Here’s when it does and doesn’t, and what permitted development rights apply. ⏱ 7 min read📅 Updated June 2025🏠 England only Contents Quick Answer When Change of Use Is Development Permitted […]
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