Semi-Detached House Permitted Development: Extensions, Lofts & More
Semi-detached houses can build single-storey side extensions under permitted development. Find out the size limits, loft conversion rules, and party wall obligations.
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Terraced House Permitted Development: What Can You Build?
Terraced houses can extend at the rear and convert lofts under permitted development — but side extensions always need planning permission. Find out the size limits.
New Build Permitted Development: What the Rules Say
Many new builds have planning conditions removing permitted development rights. Find out how to check if your new home is affected and what it means for extensions.
Permitted Development for Flats: What Rights Do You Have?
Flat owners have very few permitted development rights — extensions, loft conversions, and outbuildings all need planning permission. Find out what you can and can’t do.
Listed Buildings: What Needs Consent and What Doesn’t
Listed building consent is required for most works to a listed building — but some repairs and decorations are exempt. Find out what needs consent and how to apply.
Short-Term Lets: Do You Need Planning Permission?
New planning rules from July 2024 introduced a short-term let use class (Class C5) and a permitted development right. Find out what the rules mean for Airbnb-style holiday lets.
Change of Use: When Do You Need Planning Permission?
Whether a change of use needs planning permission depends on the use classes involved. Find out how the use classes system works and which changes are permitted development.
Converting a Shop to a House: Planning Permission Guide
Converting a shop to residential use may be possible via Class MA Prior Approval. Find out when planning permission is required and how high street Article 4 Directions affect conversions.
HMO Planning Permission: When Do You Need It?
Converting a house to an HMO is often permitted development — unless an Article 4 Direction applies. Find out when HMO planning permission is required and how to check your area.
Office to Residential Conversion: Class MA Permitted Development
Class MA permitted development allows commercial buildings to be converted to housing via Prior Approval. Find out the eligibility criteria, two-year use requirement, and how to apply.
