In most cases, homeowners do not require planning permission for an air source heat pump, as it is classed as permitted development. However, you should check that your property/area benefits from these permitted development rights (see below). Air source heat pumps – what can you do under permitted development? In the legislation, air… Read more »
Posts Categorized: planning applications
Do you need planning permission for solar panels?
In most cases, solar panels on residential property do not require planning permission as they are classed as permitted development. However, you should check that your property/area benefits from these permitted development rights (more on that below). Solar panels – what can you do under permitted development? Solar equipment is covered under Class A… Read more »
10 Year Rule (previously 4 year rule) – Planning Permission
What has changed? Previously, the “4-year rule” applied to unauthorised building work or a change of use to a single dwelling house, meaning enforcement action could only be taken within four years of completion. However, as of April 25, 2024, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 extended this enforcement period to ten years for all… Read more »
How much does a prefab extension cost? Pros and cons of prefab and modular house extensions
How much does a prefab extension cost, and the pros and cons of prefab and modular house extensions in relation to a traditional build. What is a prefab extension? Prefabrication and modular construction are both off-site construction methods that involve building components in a controlled factory environment, which are then transported to the construction… Read more »
Planning permission in an AONB
What is an AONB? An AONB stands for ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.’ It is a designation given to a specific geographic area in the United Kingdom that is considered to have significant natural beauty and environmental significance. AONBs are similar to National Parks in terms of their protected status and the level of conservation… Read more »
How long does planning permission take? And how to avoid delays…
How long does planning permission take? Whether you are proposing an extension, loft conversion or new build, planning permission usually takes eight weeks to be granted, unless your application is ‘unusually large or complex’, in which case the deadline can be extended to 13 weeks. Design above by Ash, architect from Lambeth, London. Click… Read more »
