Specific household planning permissions

Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for houses

The government has announced changes to the Permitted Development Rights for houses. These changes will come in to force on the 1 October. Information about the changes to the legislation are provided by the Office of Public Sector Information or general guidance by the Planning Portal.

These new regulations may mean you will not need permission to carry out the development in some cases and in others like new driveways it will mean that you will. Please check with the Planning Department before starting any work. The Planning Portal can help with their Interactive Householders Guide. (Effective from 1 October 2008).

The Planning Department are currently reviewing the public information on Permitted Development and updated pages will appear shortly. Please refer to our Permitted Development Rights web page.