Outbuilding Home Office: Permitted Development Rules
Garden offices are permitted development under Part 1 Class E GPDO 2015. Up to 4m tall, no more than 50% curtilage coverage. Learn all the rules.
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Battery Storage Permitted Development: Home Energy Storage
Domestic battery storage is permitted development since 2023. No Prior Approval needed. Learn size limits, setback rules, and conservation area restrictions.
EV Charger Permitted Development: Home Charging Points
Home EV chargers are permitted development under Part 2, Class B GPDO 2015. No planning permission needed in most cases — learn the conditions.
Heat Pump Permitted Development: Rules for Air and Ground Source
Air source and ground source heat pumps are permitted development in England. One unit per property, MCS certification required, no Prior Approval needed.
Solar Panels Permitted Development: Rules and Restrictions
Solar panels on homes are usually permitted development under Part 14 GPDO 2015. Learn the restrictions on position, conservation areas, and listed buildings.
Barn Conversion Planning Permission: Rules and Requirements
Converting a barn to a house can use Class Q permitted development rights or a full planning application. Learn which route applies to your project.
Class ZA: Demolish and Rebuild Under Permitted Development
Class ZA permits demolition of certain commercial buildings and replacement with residential use. The new building can be up to 2 storeys taller.
Class R: Agricultural Buildings to Flexible Commercial Use
Class R permits up to 500m² of agricultural buildings to change to flexible commercial use including offices, shops, and restaurants with Prior Approval.
Prior Approval: What It Is, When You Need It, and How to Apply
Prior Approval is a limited consent process for certain PD classes. The council can only consider specified matters and cannot refuse on general planning grounds.
Class Q Permitted Development: Converting Agricultural Buildings to Homes
Class Q permits agricultural buildings to be converted to homes with Prior Approval. Learn the conditions, size limits, and how to apply.
