UK Planning Guide provides clear guidance explaining planning permission rules affecting common home improvement projects such as loft conversions, extensions, garden rooms and outbuildings.
Our guides explain national permitted development legislation and highlight local planning authority considerations across councils in England.
Select a project below to explore planning permission rules and permitted development limits across UK councils.
Permitted development rules, height limits and local restrictions for garden rooms and outbuildings.
Permitted development rules, volume limits and local planning restrictions for loft conversions.
Permitted development rules, volume limits and local planning restrictions for dormer extensions.
Permitted development rules, size limits and local planning restrictions for house extensions.
Permitted development rules, depth limits and local planning restrictions for single storey house extensions.
Permitted development rules, height and depth limits and local planning restrictions for two storey house extensions.
Permitted development rules, depth limits and local planning restrictions for rear extensions.
Permitted development rules, width limits and local planning restrictions for side extensions.
Permitted development rules, size limits and local planning restrictions for wraparound extensions.
Permitted development rules, height limits and local planning restrictions for sheds, garages and other outbuildings.
Permitted development rules and local planning restrictions for converting garages into living space.
Permitted development rules, size limits and local planning restrictions for building a porch.
Permitted development rules and planning restrictions for converting or extending basements.
Permitted development rules and planning restrictions for building a granny annexe or self-contained accommodation.
Permitted development rules and planning restrictions for creating or replacing driveways and front garden parking.
Planning permission and highways approval rules for installing a dropped kerb for vehicle access.
Permitted development rules and height limits for fences, gates and boundary walls.
Permitted development rules and planning restrictions for installing rooflights or Velux windows.
Planning permission rules for changing the use class of a property or building.
Permitted development rules and planning restrictions for agricultural buildings and farm structures.
Planning permission rules for temporary buildings, structures and site offices.
Planning permission and prior approval requirements for demolishing buildings or structures.