Alterations

Do I require permission for a porch?

You will not require permission, provided that -

i. the floor area is not more than 2 square metres measured externally;

ii. the height is not more than 3 metres;

iii. the porch is not closer than 2 metres to any boundary with a road or
footpath; and

iv. the design and materials are in keeping with the main house (see
Illustration 4).

Illustration 4
Building a Porch that does not require permission

Do I require permission for a Conservatory?

A conservatory attached to the house will be treated as an extension and
Rules A - F in Section 1 “Building an Extension” will apply.

Do I require permission for another dwelling attached to my house, e.g., a granny flat?

Yes you will require permission, if it is a separate and self-contained unit. If it is not self-contained it will be treated as an extension and Rules A - F in Section 1 “Building an Extension” will apply.

Do I require permission to convert my house, or part of it into one or more flats?

Yes you will require permission, even though building work may not be involved, this will be treated as a change of use.

Note 6 - The use of any part of a house as an office or for commercial purposes
may need planning permission depending on the nature and scale of the use. Check with your local planning office.

Do I require permission for to demolish part of my house or a shed for example?

You will only require permission if your house lies within a Conservation Area where consent would be required for the demolition.