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DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR REAR EXTENSIONS

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR REAR EXTENSIONS

The current trend nowadays is to create extra space in the house by doing a single storey rear extension either with a flat or a pitched roof along with patio doors.

Most houses in the UK have capacity to extend to the rear and every homeowner has a right to extend upto a certain prescribed limit. Depending on the size of the extension, the homeowner may apply for permitted development or Planning permission.Doing a rear extension to your house can be a cost effective way to increase the area of your current home as well as its value.

Most rear extensions may be considered Lawful Development. An extension or addition to your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:
•    If you are planning on putting an extension within 2 metres of a boundary, the eaves height cannot exceed 3 metres.
•    If you live in an attached house (say a terraced or semi-detached house for example), the maximum depth of an extension cannot exceed is 3 metres and 4 metres in the case of detached house.
•    Assuming the rear extension is only single storey; its maximum height can be no more than 4 metres.
Planning permission will be most likely required if:
•    Materials used to build the extension are dissimilar in appearance to the existing house.
•    The proposed extension is forward of the principal elevation or side elevation fronting a highway.
•     The proposed extension has an eaves and ridge height greater than that of your property, you will need planning permission.
•    The proposed single storey rear extension (when taken with existing extensions, outbuildings and decking for example), will cover more than 50% of the land around your home.
•    You will require planning permission if you wished to add a veranda or raised platform to the structure.
Rear Extension in a Conservation Area: If you are planning a rear extension to your house in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
Rear Extension in Flats or Maisonettes: If you live on a ground floor flat and plan to add an extension to your flat you must apply for planning permission.

Yes,you will need Building  Regulation drawing for Rear Extension.

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your loft conversions. Should you need loft conversion planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.
If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of loft conversions.

Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Loft Conversion.