Alterations

Do I require permission for a wall or fence?

You will require permission if you live in a listed building. However, if you don’t
you can build a wall or fence up to 2 metres high anywhere on your property except where it would adjoin a road. In this case the height is restricted to 1 metre (see Illustration 8).

Hedges are not subject to planning control if they do not encroach on land cleared for visibility splays as part of a planning approval for an access.

If you live in an open plan/shared surface type of development always consult your local planning office as there may be a condition attached to the planning permission for the estate which would override the above.

Do I require permission to put up a TV aerial

You will not require permission.

Do I require permission for a satellite antenna?

You will not require permission, provided that -

i. the dish is not mounted on the front wall of the house, facing a road;
ii. the dish is not mounted on the roof, facing a road;
iii. the dish is not mounted above the roof ridge;
iv. there is no other dish on the house or within the property boundary;
v. the dish is not more than 90 centimetres in depth or width; and,
vi. the house is not in a Conservation Area or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (see Illustration 9).

Do I require permission for solar panels on the roof of my dwelling?

You will not require permission, provided they do not project beyond the plane of any existing roof slope by more than 150 mm.
If the solar panels are to be erected elsewhere within the boundary of your property Rules P - T in Section 6 “GARDEN SHEDS, GREENHOUSES AND OTHER BUILDINGS” will apply.

Do I require permission to keep a caravan or boat in my garden or driveway?

You will not require permission, provided that the caravan or boat is used for your own enjoyment and is simply parked there.

Do I require permission to erect a radio mast?

You will require permission.

Do I require permission for a central heating oil or liquid petroleum gas storage tank?

You will not require permission, provided that -

i. the tank is for domestic purposes only;
ii. the size is less than -
(a) 3,500 litres in the case of an oil tank; or,
(b) 2,500 litres in the case of a LPG tank;

iii. the height is not more than -
(a) 3 metres for the oil tank; or,
(b) 2 metres for the LPG tank;and,

iv. no part of the tank would be nearer to any road than the part of the original house nearest to the road.
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For listed buildings see Note 5.