Practical guidance on Permitted Development and householder projects in England — what the rules allow, what they limit, and what it means for your drawings.
Start with the PD guideOur detailed guidance pages, organised by the kind of project you are planning.
Permitted Development rulesThe limits that apply to each type of householder project.View articles 
ExtensionsSingle storey rear, side and two storey rear extensions.View articles 
Lofts and roofsLoft conversions, dormers and roof alterations.View articles 
Garden buildingsOutbuildings, garden rooms and garages.View articles 
Around the housePorches, conservatories, windows and doors.View articles 
Boundaries and outsideFences, walls, gates, patios and driveways.View articles From our Permitted Development and planning article library.
Conservation area buildings have restricted permitted development rights even if unlisted. Here’s what restrictions apply, Article 4 Directions, and demolition rules.
Unauthorised listed building works are a criminal offence with no time limit. Here’s how enforcement works, the penalties, and what to do if works have already been done.
Grade II listed buildings require LBC for alterations but allow more flexibility than higher grades. Here’s what typically gets approved, what doesn’t, and how to apply.
Almost any physical work on a listed building needs consent — including replacing windows, internal alterations, and repointing. Here’s what requires LBC and what doesn’t.
Listed building consent is required for any works affecting a listed building’s special interest — internal and external. Unauthorised works are a criminal offence. Here’s the full guide.
Conservatories can be exempt from building regulations if they meet specific criteria. Here’s exactly when the exemption applies and what happens when it doesn’t.
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