Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are permitted development rights?
Answer:
Some types of minor building work - such as a boundary wall below a certain height or a single storey rear extension- do not need planning permission. This is because central government consider that the effect of these developments on neighbours or the environment is likely to be small, and the government has issued a general planning permission to authorise them. This is known as 'permitted development'. The links below to the Planning Portal, a government web site, explain permitted development rights in more detail.
