30/08/2026
Thinking of an extension but not sure if you'll need planning permission?
An extension can be refused for something as small as where your gutter sits.
Here's what actually decides it. 🏡
📋 Permitted development - Many extensions fall inside these rights, but the limits are strict, and it's easy to trip them without realising.
📏 How close you build - Boundaries, height and eaves lines matter far more than floor area. Two extensions of the same size can have completely different outcomes.
🗺️ Where you live - Conservation areas and Article 4 directions can change everything, even for projects that would otherwise go through without a hitch.
Get a clear answer on this before you commit to anything, so you know where you stand from day one before you spend a penny on drawings.
Contact us today to arrange your free initial consultation.
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