Question: Do I need planning permission to build an extension on the front of my house?

The short answer is that you DON’T need planning permission for an extension if you build within your permitted development rights. Most of the restrictions that don’t fall under permitted development are for work to the front of a house, next to a road or near a boundary.

How big can a front extension be without planning permission?

The extension should be single storey and no higher than 4 metres. No part of the extension should extend beyond any wall facing a road if it forms the front or side of the original property. Extensions at the rear of the home tend to be the most popular.

What can I do to the front of my house without planning permission?

Permitted development – what you can build without planning permission

1. Add a standard loft conversion. …
2. Add a single-storey extension. …
3. Install a garden room. …
4. Replace windows and doors. …
5. Reconfigure internal floor plan. …
6. Install solar panels. …
7. Erect fences and walls around boundaries. …
8. Elevate space with a two-storey rear extension.

Can you put an extension on the front of your house UK?

The short answer is that you DON’T need planning permission for an extension if you build within your permitted development rights. Most of the restrictions that don’t fall under permitted development are for work to the front of a house, next to a road or near a boundary.

What size extension does not need planning?

The maximum height of a single-storey rear extension should be four metres to avoid having to get planning permission for an extension. Extensions of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than three metres.

Can I put a porch on the front of my house?

Adding a porch to any external door of your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, provided: … no part would be more than three metres above ground level (height needs to be measured in the same way as for a house extension).

What is the 45 degree rule?

The 45-degree rule is a common guideline used by local planning authorities to determine the impact from a housing development proposal on sunlight and daylight to the neighbouring properties. If you’re thinking of a home extension or a change to your home, and need some advice, get in touch!

Can I extend the front of my terraced house?

Can you build an extension on a terraced house? You must also make sure that your rear single storey extension adheres to these rules: The extension roof does not exceed 4m’s in height and is no higher than your home’s roof. The extension is permanently separated from the remainder of the property by means of a door.

Can my Neighbour build an extension up to my boundary?

In general, your neighbour only has the right to build up to the boundary line (line of junction) between the two properties but there are circumstances when they can legitimately build on your land. You can give consent for them to build a new party wall and foundations on your land.

What are the rules for extensions?

For all extensions

Extensions cannot be higher than the highest part of the existing roof; or higher at the eaves than the existing eaves. Where the extension comes within two metres of the boundary* the height at the eaves cannot exceed three metres.

Can I extend my house if it has already been extended?

There is no set amount of extensions that you can do. If your house already has an extension, it is possible to make this extension larger by extending it further or demolishing it and rebuilding it a different shape or size. …

What is the largest building you can build without planning permission?

You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres. Do bear in mind though that outbuildings cannot take up more than half of the land around the original property.

What happens if I build an extension without planning?

If you build without planning permission, you may not be breaking any rules. However, if there is a planning breach, you may have to submit a retrospective application or even appeal against an enforcement notice.