Permitted development Permitted development changes may cause decline in living standards, warns charity It claims extending permitted development rights could lead to a decline in housing quality and residents' health 'It's grey!' Homeowners hit back at critics of semi-detached house painted 'black' The distinctive semi-detached in Worcester has raised eyebrows for its paint job but the owners claim they have turned it into "quality student housing" Man sells giant mancave built without planning 'to mystery Mexican man' — who council can't find The 10,000 sqft leisure complex extension was built without planning permission nearly a decade ago, with the business man who built it now claiming he has sold it for £1 and it is "no longer his problem" Latest about permitted development Permitted development rules relaxed to allow solar panels on flat roofs without planning permission By Joseph Mullane published 21 December 23 As part of the government's plans to increase solar panel installations permitted development rights have been extended for those looking to install on flat roofs Government review into heat pump noise recommends lifting planning restrictions after finding 'low number of complaints' By Sam Webb last updated 15 December 23 The latest DEFRA review into heat pump noises found that residents who lived near a heat pump reported few complaints and recommended removing the one-metre rule for heat pumps Changes to heat pump permitted development rights announced By Joseph Mullane published 23 November 23 The government has outlined their plans to expand permitted development rights for heat pumps and remove planning restrictions for electric vehicle chargers Homeowners blockade roads to stop 500 broadband poles being installed By Sam Webb published 16 October 23 Householders blockaded their streets to stop the installation of the 30ft high poles, which were described as 'eyesores' and are encouraging other homeowners to do the same Porch planning permission: When you need it — and when you don't By Simon Rix published 24 January 23 Many homes will benefit from being able to build a porch under permitted development rights, but these don't always apply. Find out what you need to know for your project Do you need planning permission for loft conversions? Our expert explains all By Simon Rix published 11 January 23 If you want to convert your attic into a usable space, you first need to know if you require planning permission or if it falls within permitted development. Here's our expert guide Woman to launch challenge against ban on solar panels on her home By Sam Webb published 21 December 22 The case raises questions about the importance of renewable energy versus conservation Permitted Development: How it Works for Homeowners By Sally Tagg, Ken Dijksman, Michael Holmes last updated 28 November 22 Find out what you can build under Permitted Development without planning permission in our beginner's guide What is the Class Q planning exemption and why is it increasing farmland value? By Sam Webb last updated 4 November 22 Class Q is a permitted development right that allows landowners and self builders to convert agricultural structures into homes. But there's a catch Do you need planning permission for a garage? What you need to know By Simon Rix last updated 2 November 22 Whether you need planning permission for a garage depends on if your project falls within permitted development or not. Find out the rules with our expert guide 123Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ112 modern conservatory ideas for extending your home2Family left homeless after paying £62k to building firm that went bust3Your handy guide to conservatory roof replacement costs4How to lay turf like a pro — experts share what to know for a beautiful new lawn512 things you need to know about working with a landscape designer Our sponsors
Permitted development rules relaxed to allow solar panels on flat roofs without planning permission By Joseph Mullane published 21 December 23 As part of the government's plans to increase solar panel installations permitted development rights have been extended for those looking to install on flat roofs
Government review into heat pump noise recommends lifting planning restrictions after finding 'low number of complaints' By Sam Webb last updated 15 December 23 The latest DEFRA review into heat pump noises found that residents who lived near a heat pump reported few complaints and recommended removing the one-metre rule for heat pumps
Changes to heat pump permitted development rights announced By Joseph Mullane published 23 November 23 The government has outlined their plans to expand permitted development rights for heat pumps and remove planning restrictions for electric vehicle chargers
Homeowners blockade roads to stop 500 broadband poles being installed By Sam Webb published 16 October 23 Householders blockaded their streets to stop the installation of the 30ft high poles, which were described as 'eyesores' and are encouraging other homeowners to do the same
Porch planning permission: When you need it — and when you don't By Simon Rix published 24 January 23 Many homes will benefit from being able to build a porch under permitted development rights, but these don't always apply. Find out what you need to know for your project
Do you need planning permission for loft conversions? Our expert explains all By Simon Rix published 11 January 23 If you want to convert your attic into a usable space, you first need to know if you require planning permission or if it falls within permitted development. Here's our expert guide
Woman to launch challenge against ban on solar panels on her home By Sam Webb published 21 December 22 The case raises questions about the importance of renewable energy versus conservation
Permitted Development: How it Works for Homeowners By Sally Tagg, Ken Dijksman, Michael Holmes last updated 28 November 22 Find out what you can build under Permitted Development without planning permission in our beginner's guide
What is the Class Q planning exemption and why is it increasing farmland value? By Sam Webb last updated 4 November 22 Class Q is a permitted development right that allows landowners and self builders to convert agricultural structures into homes. But there's a catch
Do you need planning permission for a garage? What you need to know By Simon Rix last updated 2 November 22 Whether you need planning permission for a garage depends on if your project falls within permitted development or not. Find out the rules with our expert guide
