Really clear information here thank you! A loft conversion is something I am considering at the moment and I have been struggling to understand some of the permitted development stuff, as an example I thought the cubic meterage was the total loft space you intend to inhabit including the dorma, and therefore I thought I would need planning on that point alone, but now I think I won’t need to thanks to your excellent explanation
@@scroxtonandpartners Hello Everyone, I converted a retail shop to a studio flat in Camberwell SE London. The place is off the high street and next to a residential development. The council sent me an enforcement notice despite having applied for right of development under the permitted development regulation. They actually turned down the application under PD saying there's no space for bike and bin storage. After architecturally showing where that will be, they said we have to provide notice impact assessment. If this is what they do to all PD, of what use is this PD legislation or is the council just taking me for a ride. It's the notorious Southwark council we're talking about here or should I take them to court?
@@oaesan Permitted Development is hated by most local authorities as it removes control from them. To appease councils, the government created Prior Notification so that they can at least check that certain amenity requirements are met. I am afraid that you have to play the game and submit what they are asking for, and will probably need to appeal if they have the bit between their teeth and determine that the requirements for permitted development are not met. As frustrating as the process is, you always have to wait for the green light to undertake development when there is a Prior Notification requirement within the Permitted Development Change of Use that you wish to enact.
Hi, enjoying these videos as a contractor who commonly gets asked these questions and at times find it all a bit confusing. How does the regs comply when altering or cutting away existing roof rafters/Perlins etc? Can this still be done under permitted development? Thanks in advance
Hello John, building regulations will always be required for works on any roof structure, particularly the alteration of purlins. Permitted development only relates to the 'planning' side of a construction project. So, if a scheme falls within the parameters from a planning point of view, it will still to be assessed and passed by building control with regard to structural and thermal considerations (amongst other things). Scroxton & Partners
Hello, you can have a velux window on the front roof slope of your property as long as it does not sit more than 150mm proud of the roof slope (assuming that you do not have any permitted development restrictions on your property - please ask your local authority of you are unsure). Scroxton & Partners
Can you fit a velux style window on the permitted development side(front of the property) opposite a dormer. With the velux opening into a balcony if you understand what I mean?
Hello, I think I understand. Essentially, you can have a velux window on the front roof slope of your property as long as it does not sit more than 150mm proud of the roof slope (assuming that you do not have any permitted development restrictions on your property - please ask your local authority of you are unsure). There is no consideration needed to be taken with regard to properties opposite to yours and the position of their windows. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Many thanks for the informative video. I have a question... For the single-storey rear extension of the semi-detached property, the maximum height is limited to 3m from ground level to the eaves for a flat roof. the question is that if there are some steps right after external of the rear walls so that the living area is about 60cm above the level ground where the steps end, is the 3m height counted from the point where the steps end or from the level of the living area of the house? Thank you
Hello Mohammad, good question! This catches most people out. In all cases where heights are noted in the permitted development rules, the height is taken from the highest point of the external land at which point the element is being constructed. As most properties are either level at the rear or they fall away, this would normally be the ground level at the base in the location where you intend to extend. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Hello Everyone, I converted a retail shop to a studio flat in Camberwell SE London. The place is off the high street and next to a residential development. The council sent me an enforcement notice despite having applied for right of development under the permitted development regulation. They actually turned down the application under PD saying there's no space for bike and bin storage. After architecturally showing where that will be, they said we have to provide notice impact assessment. If this is what they do to all PD, of what use is this PD legislation or is the council just taking me for a ride. It's the notorious Southwark council we're talking about here or should I take them to court?
Permitted Development is hated by most local authorities as it removes control from them. To appease councils, the government created Prior Notification so that they can at least check that certain amenity requirements are met. I am afraid that you have to play the game and submit what they are asking for, and will probably need to appeal if they have the bit between their teeth and determine that the requirements for permitted development are not met. As frustrating as the process is, you always have to wait for the green light to undertake development when there is a Prior Notification requirement within the Permitted Development Change of Use that you wish to enact.
D Cribb Quick questions: If the loft space is a bit tight (6ft 1 floor to ridge), is it possible to bring a dormer to above ridge height by 30cm or so. I’ve seen a few example of this locally, just wondering where it would stand with building regulations and also is it a good idea?
Hello, you cannot go higher than the ridge under Permitted Development, it would need to be a full planning application and approval. With regard to building regulations and construction methodology, you would need to extend the supporting walls to take the roof timber work. A lot depends on the type of house (terrace, semi, detached) as to exactly how you would amend and construct the roof. It could require a complete roof strip off if the existing structure is particularly undersized or complicated to amend. To comment on whether or not it would be a good idea is a simple case of mathematics; does the cost of the work (it would be a lot more expensive that a project that doesn't need a ridge increase) increase the property value accordingly or improve the usability of the property enough to justify the expense instead of moving house. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Hello, Scotland is governed by a different legal system to England & Wales, so there many be some differences. I believe that this is the correct link for the Scottish PD guidance. www.gov.scot/policies/planning-architecture/development-management/#permitted%20development%20rights. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Hello Nikki, Unfortunately no, these permitted development rights are for Residential properties (specifically dwellinghouses), not for Local Community and Learning uses. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Really clear information here thank you! A loft conversion is something I am considering at the moment and I have been struggling to understand some of the permitted development stuff, as an example I thought the cubic meterage was the total loft space you intend to inhabit including the dorma, and therefore I thought I would need planning on that point alone, but now I think I won’t need to thanks to your excellent explanation
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Hello Everyone,
I converted a retail shop to a studio flat in Camberwell SE London. The place is off the high street and next to a residential development. The council sent me an enforcement notice despite having applied for right of development under the permitted development regulation. They actually turned down the application under PD saying there's no space for bike and bin storage. After architecturally showing where that will be, they said we have to provide notice impact assessment. If this is what they do to all PD, of what use is this PD legislation or is the council just taking me for a ride. It's the notorious Southwark council we're talking about here or should I take them to court?
@@oaesan Permitted Development is hated by most local authorities as it removes control from them. To appease councils, the government created Prior Notification so that they can at least check that certain amenity requirements are met. I am afraid that you have to play the game and submit what they are asking for, and will probably need to appeal if they have the bit between their teeth and determine that the requirements for permitted development are not met. As frustrating as the process is, you always have to wait for the green light to undertake development when there is a Prior Notification requirement within the Permitted Development Change of Use that you wish to enact.
Thanks for the video, i am looking at options for a hip to gable with a rear dormer, i understand the
From Neil "Yes, it is definitely the external volume of the dormer."
Hi, enjoying these videos as a contractor who commonly gets asked these questions and at times find it all a bit confusing. How does the regs comply when altering or cutting away existing roof rafters/Perlins etc? Can this still be done under permitted development? Thanks in advance
Hello John, building regulations will always be required for works on any roof structure, particularly the alteration of purlins. Permitted development only relates to the 'planning' side of a construction project. So, if a scheme falls within the parameters from a planning point of view, it will still to be assessed and passed by building control with regard to structural and thermal considerations (amongst other things).
Scroxton & Partners
Can you fit a velux window to the front elevation?
Would also like this to be confirmed
Hello, you can have a velux window on the front roof slope of your property as long as it does not sit more than 150mm proud of the roof slope (assuming that you do not have any permitted development restrictions on your property - please ask your local authority of you are unsure).
Scroxton & Partners
Can you fit a velux style window on the permitted development side(front of the property) opposite a dormer. With the velux opening into a balcony if you understand what I mean?
Hello, I think I understand. Essentially, you can have a velux window on the front roof slope of your property as long as it does not sit more than 150mm proud of the roof slope (assuming that you do not have any permitted development restrictions on your property - please ask your local authority of you are unsure). There is no consideration needed to be taken with regard to properties opposite to yours and the position of their windows.
Thank you.
Scroxton & Partners
Many thanks for the informative video.
I have a question... For the single-storey rear extension of the semi-detached property, the maximum height is limited to 3m from ground level to the eaves for a flat roof. the question is that if there are some steps right after external of the rear walls so that the living area is about 60cm above the level ground where the steps end, is the 3m height counted from the point where the steps end or from the level of the living area of the house? Thank you
Hello Mohammad, good question! This catches most people out. In all cases where heights are noted in the permitted development rules, the height is taken from the highest point of the external land at which point the element is being constructed. As most properties are either level at the rear or they fall away, this would normally be the ground level at the base in the location where you intend to extend. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
great vid
Thank you Carl, we're glad you enjoyed it.
Hello Everyone,
I converted a retail shop to a studio flat in Camberwell SE London. The place is off the high street and next to a residential development. The council sent me an enforcement notice despite having applied for right of development under the permitted development regulation. They actually turned down the application under PD saying there's no space for bike and bin storage. After architecturally showing where that will be, they said we have to provide notice impact assessment. If this is what they do to all PD, of what use is this PD legislation or is the council just taking me for a ride. It's the notorious Southwark council we're talking about here or should I take them to court?
Permitted Development is hated by most local authorities as it removes control from them. To appease councils, the government created Prior Notification so that they can at least check that certain amenity requirements are met. I am afraid that you have to play the game and submit what they are asking for, and will probably need to appeal if they have the bit between their teeth and determine that the requirements for permitted development are not met. As frustrating as the process is, you always have to wait for the green light to undertake development when there is a Prior Notification requirement within the Permitted Development Change of Use that you wish to enact.
D Cribb
Quick questions:
If the loft space is a bit tight (6ft 1 floor to ridge), is it possible to bring a dormer to above ridge height by 30cm or so.
I’ve seen a few example of this locally, just wondering where it would stand with building regulations and also is it a good idea?
Hello, you cannot go higher than the ridge under Permitted Development, it would need to be a full planning application and approval. With regard to building regulations and construction methodology, you would need to extend the supporting walls to take the roof timber work. A lot depends on the type of house (terrace, semi, detached) as to exactly how you would amend and construct the roof. It could require a complete roof strip off if the existing structure is particularly undersized or complicated to amend. To comment on whether or not it would be a good idea is a simple case of mathematics; does the cost of the work (it would be a lot more expensive that a project that doesn't need a ridge increase) increase the property value accordingly or improve the usability of the property enough to justify the expense instead of moving house. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Helpful thanks 👍🏽
No problem 👍
Does this apply to Scotland too?
Hello, Scotland is governed by a different legal system to England & Wales, so there many be some differences. I believe that this is the correct link for the Scottish PD guidance. www.gov.scot/policies/planning-architecture/development-management/#permitted%20development%20rights. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners
Can you do this with the new Class F?
Hello Nikki, Unfortunately no, these permitted development rights are for Residential properties (specifically dwellinghouses), not for Local Community and Learning uses. Thank you. Scroxton & Partners