Residential extensions and paving of front gardens
The legislation on residential extensions and other minor works changed on 1st October 2008. Significant changes were made to the rules about the paving of front gardens. The attached checklist will help you work out if planning permission is required.
- Further information is available from the Planning Portal and their Interactive House tool.
- View text of the current legislation
- Guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens
- Householder Permitted Development Mini-guide: Erection of a porch
- Householder Permitted Development Mini-guide: Extensions
- Householder Permitted Development Mini-guide: Loft Conversion
