This guide explains planning permission rules affecting change of use developments in Charnwood.
Most householder development follows national permitted development rules unless local restrictions apply.
Development must comply with national permitted development height limits.
Extensions must comply with national permitted development depth limits.
Planning policy is prepared at a national, borough and neighbourhood level. Planning policies provide the basis against which all applications for planning permission are assessed.
Roof alterations must comply with national permitted development rules.
Materials should be similar in appearance to the existing house.
We also deal with the natural and built environment such as historic buildings, listed buildings and conservation areas; planning policy which looks at long-term strategic planning in the borough; economic development and regeneration and sustainability.
We also deal with the natural and built environment such as historic buildings, listed buildings and conservation areas; planning policy which looks at long-term strategic planning in the borough; economic development and regeneration and sustainability.
Last verified 2026-01
UK permitted development legislation allows many change of use projects without planning permission provided certain limits are followed.
However local planning authorities such as those covering Charnwood may impose additional planning controls through conservation area policies or Article 4 directions.
Many change of use projects in Charnwood may fall under permitted development rights if they remain within national planning limits.
Development must comply with national permitted development height limits.
Planning policy is prepared at a national, borough and neighbourhood level. Planning policies provide the basis against which all applications for planning permission are assessed.
Yes. Additional planning restrictions may apply in conservation areas or where Article 4 directions remove permitted development rights.
Planning applications for change of use projects in Charnwood are handled by the local planning authority covering Charnwood, Leicestershire.
For official planning advice consult the council planning portal for your area or visit the UK Planning Portal.
This guide summarises planning rules affecting change of use developments in Charnwood.
Planning regulations may change and additional local planning policies may apply. Always confirm planning requirements with your local planning authority before starting development.
Last updated March 2026