PLANNING - PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
All works which are development require planning permission. However, some development is permitted without the requirement to submit a formal planning application because it is granted automatically by Article 3 of the General Permitted Development Order 1995 (as Amended).
These works are described in Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order, this is otherwise known as "Permitted Development" (PD).
The Government changed rules of relating to 'Permitted Development' with effect from the 1st October 2008.
A visual guide about the new 'Permitted Development' rules for householders can be found on the Planning Portal.
The information will be updated when it becomes available from the Planning Portal.
In addition, you should satisfy yourself that any proposed work falls within your Permitted Development rights (PD) and you should also check to ensure your PD rights have not been removed by way of a Condition on a planning decision notice and that you are not living in a listed building or Conservation Area or Article 4 Direction area, before you can proceed with the works.
However, it is recommended that you give serious consideration to making an application for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) which is the only way the Council can formally confirm that your proposal does not need planning permission and falls within your PD Rights. The LDC is legally binding.
You should be aware that any informal general opinion or advice given by an officer of the Council whether over the telephone, face to face, in writing or by e-mail is not legally binding.
Further information on Lawful Development Certificates is available from the Planning Portal.