Certain alterations and extensions to houses and bungalows can be carried out without the need to apply for planning permission. This is known as 'permitted development'. Please note that permitted development does not apply to flats, maisonettes, mobile homes or residential caravans.
Householder extensions and alterations
Some extensions and alterations to your home can be carried out without requiring planning permission. The type of extensions and alterations that can be carried out as permitted development will depend on whether you live in a detached or terraced property. The Planning Portal has developed planning and building regulations guidance for many common building work projects for householders. They provide some basic guidance on whether you need planning permission or building regulation approval. Please note that you will need Flash and Adobe on your PC.
The Planning Portal also provides planning and building regulations guidance for many common building work projects including:
Technical guidance
You are strongly advised to read the technical guidance document produced by the Government to help understand how permitted development rules might apply to your circumstances.