Can I build an extension to the front of my house without permission?
No. This is not exempted development (except the porch - for exemptions see page 158, Class 7 and Section 9).
Can I build an extension to the side of my house?
No. Not an exempted development. However an existing garage to the side may be converted (see Section 6).
Can I build a porch without permission?
Yes, provided that: Not less than 2 metres from roadway; Not more than 2sqm Height: 3m max for a Flat Roof, 4m max Pitched Roof. (see...
Can I build a garden shed on my property without permission?
Yes provided that: It is not forward of the front wall of the house; Not greater than 25sqm (or no. of sheds aggregated); 25sqm of garden...
Can I build a balcony/roof garden on my extension without permission?
No - specifically excluded from exemption by Part 1, Schedule 2, Column 2, Condition 7. (see page 156).
Can I convert my garage to living accommodation without permission?
Yes. Subject to the provisions of Part 1 of the 2nd Schedule to the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 N.B. Garage must be...
Can I build a window to the side of my extension?
Yes, providing the following guidelines are applied; Terraced and Semi-Detached Houses: Windows at ground floor level shall not be less...
Can I build an extension to my home without having to seek planning permission?
Broadly speaking, the construction of an extension or conservatory does not require planning permission when it is to the rear of the...
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