Guidance

Permitted development rights for householders: technical guidance

Guidance on householder permitted development rights, which allow improvement and extension of homes without the need to make a planning application.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 13 April 2016
• Last updated: 10 September 2019 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Permitted development rights allow the improvement or extension of homes without the need to apply for planning permission, where that would be out of proportion with the impact of the works carried out.

This technical guidance has been produced to help homeowners understand how they can exercise their rights to carry out development while protecting the interests of their neighbours and the wider environment.

It is designed to be used by anyone who wants to understand more about the detailed rules on householder permitted development and the terms used in those rules.

Published 13 April 2016
Last updated 10 September 2019 + show all updates

1. 10 September 2019

   Added updated guidance.

2. 6 April 2017

   Added updated guidance.

3. 13 April 2016

   First published.