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.
Find out when fence planning permission is needed, the height rules for front and back gardens, and when conservation areas change the rules.
Permeable surfaces (gravel, permeable paving) never need planning permission. Solid concrete or tarmac over 5m² draining to road does. Full rules explained.
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Rules, design options, costs and next steps.
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Rules, design options, costs and next steps.
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Rules, design options, costs and next steps.
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Rules, design options, costs and next steps.
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Rules, design options, costs and next steps.
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