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Are there restrictions on new build homes, that are part of a development?

Exactly what I needed, thankyou

Hi, do you take on jobs? We could really use some advice.

Great series on PD, I was looking and looking to understand if you can add storeys of attached single storey garage and you’ve explained it clearly, No lol. You’ve described leaving a small inclosed patio between rear and side extension to stay within PD rules. Can you advise how big the gap needs to be and could you externally bridge across on the first floor?

This video is absolutely critical of anyone considering building under PD! Thank you for uploading your thoughts and research. Valuable insights indeed.

Thank you for the videos, they're great. I have a question though: In the video it says for outbuildings, the maxiumim height is 2.5 or 3M depending on proximity to boundary. However how does this work if you have a multi level garden? We have a 3m wide back garden, after which it drops away at almost 90° for 3.5m, then falls away at 45° for a further 3m in height before levelling out. Thus in total the bottom garden is 6.5m lower than the top garden. We would like to build a garden room half way down at the foot of the first 3.5m drop. The rear of the structure would sit on the ground at the base of the first 3.5m drop, and as the base projects forward would sit on ground screws at the front extending up to create a level platform. But whilst the rear of the structure could easily be within the limit, due to the downward pitch line of the garden, the front section would be higher off the ground directly below it because the ground is falling away at that point. Therefore my question is: in this scenario does the 2.5/3m maximum height requirement basically mean at no point can the structure be higher than 2.5/3m from the ground directly below it at all points of the structure? And is the height determined relative to the neighbour's land? I ask this secondary point to see whether it might be an option to build our ground up with gabions to create a level platform and the therefore stay within the limit relative to 'our' ground, but of course would be higher than the neighbours' ? Please bear in mind the top of the structure would still be lower than the ground floor of the house. Many thanks.

My neighbour is in the process of building a loft conversion dorma to the rear. The roof went on today and I've noticed it encroaches into my area. The houses are terraced and i received no party wall agreement. Any advice would be appreciated.

Very clear and interesting !!!

Love your videos and very informative. Business next to me owns outbuilding in rear of my curtilage. Has access rights only - and share of path - opened business in outbuilding (grrrr). Council say no planing required. She is non-householder and non-resident and rents out the space. I’m an upper flat with 1 below. Confused about flats and permitted development

Hello I have a semi detached house with a 3m wide by 1m deep outside toilet attached to the back of original house line. This was build with the house. Does this then make this my start point of my 3m permitted after the toilet house? Would love an answer on this please?

Thank you for a very informative video. Please could you clarify if there's a previous 40 year old double storey (left) side extension that was equal in width to the original house and doubledthe size of the house, could you do a small lean-to extension ground floor only and 1.5 metres wide on the right side of the original house under permitted development?

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Great video. If the extension is on the rear of a semi-detached house, the eaves cannot be more than 3 meters because of the boundary. However could you have a 4 meter max height on the boundary with the roof sloping away from the boundary reducing to 3meters at the opposite side?

Thanks for the information, please could you tell me the rules for this scenario, we have a searching for brick base, outbuilding which we would like to knock down and make into garden room. What are the rules on existing buildings?

Your videos are so helpful and clear! I am looking at a house which has had a corner extension in the 70s. This covers mostly the rear but also the side of the property. Can I add a rear extension which includes this? I want to merge it with the new extension ideally.

Great video! Super clear thank you

Hi I am working my way through your videos they are very good, a question on outbuildings if I build a garage at the end of my large garden 2.5 mtrs away from the boundary 2.5 to the eves 4mtr to the ridge can it only be a two sided pitch or can I make it L shaped building so a 90degree turn on the roof Many thanks Ian

Best of luck! Will be following your journey!👏

Good luck. I''m from south lakes, originally and yes, house prices are mental. good luck with dealing with nimby neighbours, unhelpful councillors, rubbish tradesmen, overpriced contractors.... Millom., huh? Barrow in furness? frequent winner of the UK's crappest town award.

Can I put a two story extension right up to a parting wall

Hi, can you please tell me if the roof lights " velux windows " on the side roofs have to be obscure glass or can they be clear glass ? Thanks.

Hi there, thanks for the video. I am still struggling to find an answer about whether I need prior approval or planning. My 1930s semi currently has a long (6m) and narrow (2.5m) extension. I am looking at reducing the length to 4m but increasing width to 5m inline with the house. Can this be done under PD or is the maximum still 3m from original house? One neighbour has 6m extension and the other (the one I am attached to) has a 3m extension. Thanks in advance

Great videos lots of info. I have a huge front facing dormer it's visually a total shocker. Can I remove it and put back a sloped roof thanks

Hi, Thanks for the information, i just want a bit more clarification on permitted development rights on detached house with stepped rear wall, can you extend each stepped rear wall by 8 meters ? Please let me know your thought on this Thank you

With Class E, for out buildings, PD defines the purpose as incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house. This also provides for domestic needs and enjoyment of the dwelling house, such as keeping pets, birds, bees and other wildlife. Would you agree that any outbuilding could NOT be used for the conduct of a home based business? For example, the harvesting and storage of Koi Carp for a commercial concern!

I've looked through several PD videos and you've defo got the best shizzle on this tricky area.

This is not wholly accurate. Valid PD is also applicable to flats and the right to rise.

Please explain about L SHAPE DORMERS THANKS

Thanks for yor efforts. I have a detatched house. I also propose to build a Garden Room to the back fence of the propety in compliance with size/distance rules. It will be approx 30sqM with 14ft depth. What's the maximum depth single story extension permissable under PD?

I received a “Prior Approval Not Required” in April 2021, but I didn’t start the work at the time. Will I need to do it all again if I want to start now? Also, I received letters from surveyors for both my neighbours saying to inform them 2 months prior, is this the usual process? Thank you

Hi! Thank you for this info. Quick question for you relating to the heights of permitted development. My neighbours rear ground level is slightly higher than mine (around 30cm) therefore on their side they want to build to 3m in height adjacent to our boundary however on my side the extension will be 3.3m in height. So do I have a good reason to object to the PD or will the planning officer measure it from my neighbours side? Interested to know..many thanks!

Could you advise please if a loft lift can be done under planning permission to create head space for loft conversion? thanks

i am taking down a carport on a detached house .i wish to build a single side extension the full side of the house and no higher than the permitted development .Can i do this under permitted development please

Hi my additonal storey application is on the verge of being refused as being out of character with rest of the street. Is there anything that can be done? My house is semi detatched

Good video..thanks!

Really enjoying the videos, thank you. Could I ask a question? I an wanting to put a one storey 3m extension on the back of a terraced house under PD. Are there any issues about how close to my neighbours property, or in effect can I just follow the brick line coming off the back of the house? many thanks

Hi Marc. I have just come across your series of videos on PD rights which are excellent. I have one question:- does a conservatory come under the same rules as an extension?

Brilliant - clear and very helpful.

Hi , I live in a semi detached property which already had a wrap around extension that had planning permission . Wanting to add an additional extension to the rear under p.d would this affect my rights to build ?

I'm enjoying your informative videos, very helpful. I'm curious to know if all PD rights do not apply if my house was built pre 1948? For context, our greenbelt bungalow was built in 1911. We've had planning refused for a first floor extension (above existing flat roof ground floor extension) so I'm looking at exploring PD rights.

Hi super video can you help me l'm having loads of grief with local planning I was given permitted development on a single story side extension on my corner plot bungalow then later applied for planning on a different extension and was advised by council to add the said side extension on the same application 22 weeks later they have passed it but made me reduce the size and insisting on a different material finish my question is can I go back to the original permitted development I was granted that I received on a email stating official document (I have no certificate of lawfulness) or does the planning decision override it thanks for your help

there must be a point when common sense prevails over PD or planning rules, surely what neighbours say and what is aesthetic and improvement should be considered

Great informative video. I have a question for you for my semi-detached , having created a dormer following PD rules (20cm eaves, no more than 50m3 roof space, etc) why is the council now asking for 100cm from eaves and 70cm from cheeks. one side cheek is from a double storey extension so no neighbour and is a hip roof

hi, great content and very informative. a question please, I have purchased a semi with a large side single storey extension running full length (back to front) of the house. I am considering building up one storey but only half the width of the lower extension. is this PD? hope I've explained myself correctly. cheers

Very informative video. I would like if you could make an vidoe about pd rules about development over attached side garage.

If a council removes the permitted development rights or puts conditions on the development, is it possible to appeal against them after the appeal period has finished?

Eagerly waiting for next series. This series very much cleared the concept of principle elevation.

Hi, thanks for sharing your planning experience and knowledge. Your elaboration is helping a lot of people. May I ask a question please in this regard? If a property fulfills all these requirements, there is no confusion, and all work is done according to building regulations through building control application and under council supervision and gets building regulations compliance certificate, is it still needed to have a certificate of lawful development?

What I understand, from this video and some previous videos your made, is inspectors rarely disagree with Council's decision. Whether it is part of policy or other reasons, however it is not independent approach.

Good explanation of principle elevation when a building has more than one featured facades