What are Permitted Development Rights?<\/h2>\n
According to the official government guidance<\/a>, Permitted development rights are \u201ca national grant of planning permission which allow certain building works and changes of use to be carried out without having to make a planning application. Permitted development rights are subject to conditions and limitations to control impacts and to protect local amenity.\u201d<\/p>\n In short, Permitted development rights allow the improvement\/extension of homes where it is deemed the building work is not extensive enough to require any sort of planning permission.<\/p>\n Some PDRs cover building operations, such as home extensions, whereas others cover change of use of buildings. They derive from a general planning permission granted by Parliament, rather than from permission granted by the local planning authority (LPA)<\/p>\n In some cases, the Local Planning Authority can suspend PDRs in their area if it is deemed essential. Between 2020 and 2021, Parliament ran a consultation to revise some PDRs. There were a few changes but for the most part, the PDRs were just consolidated and simplified.<\/p>\n There are of course some cases where even if the work is minimal and eligible, PDRs won\u2019t apply. In addition to cases where they have been revoked by the LPA. The following areas are not eligible for PDRs:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is also important to note that in most cases permitted development rights only apply to houses and flats are lot less likely to be eligible for Permitted Development Rights. Another case where you won\u2019t have PDRs is when the house was originally built using PDRs, you will need planning permission to do any additional work.<\/p>\n For more information, please read the government guidance on where planning permission is required<\/a>, or get in touch with one of our expert team who can guide you through the process.<\/p>\n This means most small scale works to homes are eligible under PDRs but if you\u2019re unsure then it\u2019s always worth checking with your local authority, or a building controller before any work is started.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of common PDR projects and eligible types of building work:<\/p>\n *Please note this list and the summary of guidelines and restrictions are in no way extensive so please remember to do your own research.<\/p>\n The Federation of Master Builders<\/a> has comprehensive guidance on what you and can\u2019t do it and they are good resource for any questions you may have on your upcoming construction projects.<\/p>\n As we\u2019ve discussed in this article, PDRs can in most cases remove the need to apply for planning. This is not always the case though and for some projects or depending on your area, you will still need to submit a planning application to your local authority.<\/p>\n This application is almost certainly going to be accepted and it is more of a formality; but it\u2019s always good to make sure everything is done above board and has been approved in some way.<\/p>\n You can also apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) which is a document that serves as proof the building work you plan to carry out has been approved by the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n As experts in building control, we can help you understand what you need to do and which guidelines you need to follow when undertaking a construction project or building work.<\/p>\n We provide a range of relevant services, from approved inspectors<\/a> and building control advisors<\/a> to building regulation consultancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n We are licenced by the Construction Industry Council to provide building regulation approvals for all types of constriction projects. If you are looking for independent advice on building regulation compliance from the design stage through to the completion of your project, we are here to help.<\/p>\n Get in touch<\/a> today to find out how we can help you with your next project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is Permitted Development in the UK? For most types of construction work in the UK, planning permission is required for the local authorities to manage and regulate different aspects of building work. Planning permission also helps protect buildings and areas which need to be conserved. 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For most types of construction work in the UK, planning permission is required for the local authorities to manage and regulate different aspects of building work. Planning permission also helps protect buildings and areas which need to be conserved. 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