House Extension (Single Storey) - Do you need Planning Permission? UK Permitted Development

This video guide explains how single storey extensions can be constructed under Permitted Development (PD) rights in England and Wales, without the need for planning permission.
00:00 - Intro
0:53 - Porches
1:21 - Small Rear Extensions
2:52 - Large Rear Extensions
3:57 - Side Extensions
4:42 - Wraparound Extensions
5:30 - Properties without PD Rights
6:44 - Disclaimer and Other Considerations
7:10 - Certificate of Lawfulness
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  • @vman2kay
    @vman2kay2 ай бұрын

    Much better explanation than any council websites I've seen trying to explain what you can do. Great stuff.

  • @MatthewBester
    @MatthewBester Жыл бұрын

    One of the better videos I've seen on the subject. The 3D model was great.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @brettnbeckvalleyvan
    @brettnbeckvalleyvan8 ай бұрын

    Planning permission is simple if your family member or friend is a mason or councilor.

  • @mspduk

    @mspduk

    7 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @leestockton9367

    @leestockton9367

    7 ай бұрын

    That would indicate that the council are corrupt and we ALL know the council are legal, above board and do everything by the book; just like the police and politicians

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    That's very cynical 😂

  • @brettnbeckvalleyvan

    @brettnbeckvalleyvan

    7 ай бұрын

    @@TheArchitectKZread I spent 7 year's working for the corrupt, no very corrupt Caerphilly borough council for my sins 🙈. People on the outside know it's going on but to see how absolutely corrupt a council is from the inside 🤯🤯🤯🤯. Vile masonic scum sorry to be so blunt 🙏🏻, one rule for them and their family, another for the poor hardworking man/woman who just want to improve their living quality and have a better life. All councils like goverment are sickeningly corrupt. Love, peace and good energy my friend ❤️🙏🏻

  • @squarepinapples9116

    @squarepinapples9116

    7 ай бұрын

    Never had a free mason put in a good word, but had many neighbours who were councillors make it their mission in life to refuse planning

  • @gistanburchard1755
    @gistanburchard1755 Жыл бұрын

    Your way of explaining is perfect. thank you

  • @PottingerDesign
    @PottingerDesign6 ай бұрын

    Great video! A very helpful summary of the basics to share with clients.

  • @pgree6176
    @pgree6176Ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this, format, music and likeable delivery.

  • @Petertronic
    @Petertronic8 ай бұрын

    Excellent video Simon, very clear and helpful. I do hope you come back and make some more explanations of various aspects of planning.

  • @amerk1
    @amerk1 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing it helps to serve my clients better

  • @maudcls5610
    @maudcls56108 ай бұрын

    As someone who does drain surveys pre extensions, I get asked these questions so often. Nice to finally have a video to send them.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @zakallsop6233
    @zakallsop6233 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, as a I am starting as enforcement officer this really helped me

  • @CarlosAlberto-ii1li
    @CarlosAlberto-ii1liАй бұрын

    At last someone put a video on youtube that makes sense, l will never need it but Thanks.

  • @englishchief373
    @englishchief3736 күн бұрын

    Best explained that even my mind took it in👍

  • @kaziaminulislam3766
    @kaziaminulislam3766 Жыл бұрын

    Ur words are very every to understand for ppl like me who have little knowledge

  • @RS-ei3yt
    @RS-ei3yt Жыл бұрын

    Hi, yes agree with some of the comments Re: terraced house with a back outrigger. Wd love to see what can b done. Look forward to your video soon...thx

  • @BodhiSoul22
    @BodhiSoul229 ай бұрын

    Very detailed & useful info ! Thank you very much & Much gratitude!😊🙏

  • @stepbackandthink
    @stepbackandthink2 ай бұрын

    Very clear explanation.

  • @Pad13
    @Pad138 ай бұрын

    Great video. A heads up on your side extension with the duel pitched roof. It’s above 3m at the ridge which is still within 2m of the boundary so that wouldn’t be accepted under PD.

  • @annaw7437
    @annaw7437 Жыл бұрын

    Such a good video! Thank you.

  • @sammccarthy345
    @sammccarthy3452 ай бұрын

    What an excellent video.

  • @Steveb7281
    @Steveb72818 ай бұрын

    Very well explained and the graphics were a big help

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    glad to hear it 👍

  • @sarwarabdulrahman8415
    @sarwarabdulrahman8415 Жыл бұрын

    The content was very useful indeed.

  • @newbiediy2026
    @newbiediy2026 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video

  • @brobertson536
    @brobertson5368 ай бұрын

    Interesting video. Planning Permission - when do you need it; and when is something Permitted Development? These can be quite complex questions and the answers to them depend on various matters such as if your property is a house, a detached house, a semi-detached house, a flat, if you are on a corner plot, if your property has been previously altered, is it a Listed Building, are you in a Conservation Area, have Permitted Development rights been removed from your property. You should always contact your local Council Planning team before you do anything as they will be able to advise on the specifics as they relate to your property. They may have a pre-application advice service, or PD enquiry process. Building Warrant is a separate process, and again you should contact your Buildiing Control / Building Standards officers in your local Council. What this video relates to is how the legislation applies in England and Wales. The legislation in Scotland is different, so anything referred to in the video does not apply!

  • @pyrodoll2422
    @pyrodoll24228 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, great vid and very informative. Thinking of a single storey extension and looks like it'll be all doable under PD 👍👍

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    8 ай бұрын

    That's great. remember that the certificate of lawfulness can confirm this and give you extra piece of mind.

  • @talkingballs
    @talkingballs Жыл бұрын

    Very clear information 👌

  • @Chris-td4yd
    @Chris-td4yd8 ай бұрын

    Thank You. Very Helpful.

  • @darkpurpleshadow3240
    @darkpurpleshadow3240 Жыл бұрын

    Why dont you have more subs and views amazing vid.

  • @Cesartomepizarro
    @Cesartomepizarro3 ай бұрын

    Well explained, that was very helpful¡

  • @TheRiffologyBlog
    @TheRiffologyBlog3 ай бұрын

    Great video - thanks!

  • @charvais
    @charvaisАй бұрын

    Good video, I would have been pleased if you included terraced houses with a shared alley way between them, with a side return extension...

  • @qutaybaalmerie683
    @qutaybaalmerie683 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful

  • @hmh3620
    @hmh3620Ай бұрын

    Nice video,thanks

  • @hippopotamus86
    @hippopotamus866 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this!

  • @Mydailyroutine88
    @Mydailyroutine882 жыл бұрын

    Good information thank you

  • @sangetube
    @sangetube7 ай бұрын

    Good info and well presented thanks

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @BAmalakas
    @BAmalakas8 ай бұрын

    Really good guide

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @redrazor9996
    @redrazor99968 ай бұрын

    Great vid. Thank you. Subscribed

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    8 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @ryandenning5518
    @ryandenning5518 Жыл бұрын

    Great video could you perhaps do a video on detached garages as in rights to build and rights to extend not only out but up as well ?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion!

  • @SuperSparks66
    @SuperSparks668 ай бұрын

    Great and informative wondered if you could do a similar one with ref fence to outbuildings like summer houses etc

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi there, please see my latest video for this!

  • @snazy7777
    @snazy77772 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ytube123size
    @ytube123size4 күн бұрын

    Great if could do similar for terraced property L shaped extensions eg London boros . Also for A2 Direction. Many thanks for your clear explanations and efforts so far - very helpful. All councils could do similar….

  • @kristofrugi5051
    @kristofrugi505111 ай бұрын

    Fantastic thanks you

  • @AliHassan-tt3ey
    @AliHassan-tt3ey2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it's good info! And easy to understand especially when you use a 3d model. However you may have forgotten if the house is a corner House building side extension does need the other side of the road neighbor permeation ? Also have you thought about making videos talking about fully wood build extensions ? Thanks for your time. Ali

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Yes on a corner plot, the side would also be classed as a 'principal elevation' as well as the front. In terms of timber frame, the same principles apply for planning. I will be producing more technical videos soon!

  • @LoyLee
    @LoyLee9 ай бұрын

    Great video advice. Please make more videos!!

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison29247 ай бұрын

    To me it looks more than fair. Here in Australia we can't do anything apart from a very small shed without approval .

  • @TehJumpingJawa
    @TehJumpingJawa7 ай бұрын

    Useful video. I definitely agree with "seek expert advice" when dealing with anything that is in the many grey areas of PD rights. However, don't necessarily assume advice given by the local authority's own planning dept. is 'expert'! I wanted to have an old (pre-1948) single skin, no damp course, rear lean to extension demolished & rebuilt, maintaining the rear elevation, but extending it to the side of the property (less than 30% increase in total width of the property) Despite numerous builders saying planning wouldn't be required, I opted to pay the local council's planning dept. to evaluate whether the proposed plans fell within PD. (Called a "Pre-Application Enquiry") They were initially unsure, but after referring to a senior advisor, concluded it would be PD-compliant. I did not however follow through with the additional fees for a certificate of lawfulness. Fast forward 3 years, extension has been up 2 years, and a different planning enforcement officer has investigated the development, deemed it not to be compliant, and declared the prior advice to be incorrect. Thankfully the officer also deemed it not to be expedient to pursue an enforcement action against me; probably because it would bring to light their own depts. incompetence. It's also not completely clear to me whether this second evaluation is any more correct than the 1st. I believe: - 'demolition' of a building is automatically not PD. HOWEVER... - removing a portion of the 'original house' (existed pre-1948) is not 'demolition', it's an 'alteration' Does an 'alteration' of an existing (pre-1948) extension, down to ground level, fresh footings etc, invalidate the original bounds for the purposes of PD? (and thus preclude the rebuild from extending the property sideways?)

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    It sounds like you have been treated quite harshly there from your description. Demolition of PART of a building is as you say an alteration, whereas total demolition and rebuild would not be. Both would probably be classed as development but the definition of what constitutes 'development' is a much debated legal argument. The 'original house 'as of 1948 is still the 'original house' against which PD is measured, even if parts of it have been altered or removed since. You would then obviously need to rely on documentary evidence of what was there previously. What made the second planning officer deem the extension as non-PD?

  • @TehJumpingJawa

    @TehJumpingJawa

    7 ай бұрын

    @@TheArchitectKZread The Planning Officer doesn't quote any particular PD rule, guidance, or case law upon which his determination is based. Here's a direct quote of the relevant section from the correspondence I received: "I am aware that under the Pre-Application Enquiry XX/2019/XXXX you were advised by one of the Planning Officer’s from the department that the part of the extension which fell on the same footprint of the former extension to the rear would still constitute part of the original dwellinghouse as it was present prior to 1948. Therefore, you were advised only the 1.38 meters that extends beyond the side elevation of the dwellinghouse would constitute new development and as this part of the extension does not amount to half the width of the original dwellinghouse the current extension would not require planning permission. However, in my opinion this advice is incorrect, at the point the old extension was demolished, anything built after this point would constitute new development and would consequently have to satisfy the current Regulations once again. I can advise that my Senior Officer has reaffirmed my conclusion on this account." I'm unsure where it goes from here. As the planning office doesn't intend to pursue enforcement action, what's the next step? Do I just wait for the 4 year rule to gain immunity from action? Do I need to argue my case to try to get them to concede that it is legal development? Is there a formal process for disputing a PO's determination? If successful, I guess it'd then be wise to apply for a certificate of lawfulness to prevent any future issues? If unsuccessful, is it remedial work? (no chance!), retrospective planning application? (expensive!), or leave it as unauthorized? (negatively impact the property value?) Thanks for your response btw; wasn't expecting it! My initial post was really just a venting of my frustrations with the process as I'd experienced it =D

  • @alexmatthews9536
    @alexmatthews9536 Жыл бұрын

    Really helpful, we have an integral garage (new build , master bedroom above) we would like to utilise that garage space. I'm not asking for advise here, merely helping you produce a list of video content on which to build (pun) your you tube channel. (in time we might benefit) On this video, The 3d graphics make it easy to digest, great work, thanks for making and sharing.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    useful, thank you. Check your house deeds and planning permission given to the developers. On many new-build estates garage conversions are specifically not allowed as the garages formed part of the initial parking strategy.

  • @karl740

    @karl740

    2 ай бұрын

    @@TheArchitectKZreadwhat are the standard rules regarding extending above an attached garage?

  • @AngieWardle-px2gs
    @AngieWardle-px2gs3 ай бұрын

    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 high wall on the boundary with the roof sloping away from the boundary reducing to 3meters eaves at the opposite side approximately 3 meters away?

  • @antonymorris1962
    @antonymorris19622 ай бұрын

    Clear, concise, devoid of bullshit. Top vid 😊

  • @tinaannwilloughby
    @tinaannwilloughby Жыл бұрын

    yes thanks

  • @SerYoga1
    @SerYoga1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you😊👍

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @BartoszTabaka
    @BartoszTabaka2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I was wondering how this applies to a victorian terrace house. I am thinking specifically about the wrapperround (ie. 1.2m side return combined with 3m extension into the garden).

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    In a mid-terrace, the extension you are referring to would solely be a 'rear' extension, so none of the 'side' extension rules would apply. If you have a stepped rear elevation, the limits apply to each of the sections of the rear elevation individually. For example you could extend into the side return 3m/6m from the (main) rear wall of the house, regardless of what you are adding to the end of the outrigger.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Sounds like a video on this house-type would be useful!

  • @kixxon9378
    @kixxon9378 Жыл бұрын

    In the UK, havering area, the larger homes extension guide says that we cannot have a rear extension more than half the width of the original house under permitted development. Can someone confirm this for me please? Does this mean that we can extend the full width of the house under planning permission? What about the full width of the garden, including the garage?

  • @ultimadara4682
    @ultimadara468213 күн бұрын

    very useful information regarding for larger extension would the application fall under 'Prior Approval: Larger home extension'

  • @dalecolver7150
    @dalecolver7150 Жыл бұрын

    Hi this is an amazing video and answered tons of questions I had. I'm looking at having a single story side extension with duel pitched roof built on our house, my final question is there any rules about how close I can go to the boundary to the neighbours house? we only have around 7ft wide space so want to maximize the room I have

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    10 ай бұрын

    no, you can go right up to your neighbours house under the Party Wall Act, but be aware that attaching your properties may affect your house values and marketability in the future.

  • @catherinemariaa
    @catherinemariaa11 ай бұрын

    This is such a helpful video! I do have a question on the 3m eaves height though...the house we are buying is an Edwardian terrace and we'd like to do a side return extension, however the house is about 4 steep steps up from the back yard's ground level. So does the 3m height rule go from the floor level of the house or ground level of the outside space? Thank you :)

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi there usually the heights are measured against external ground level.

  • @A190xx
    @A190xx8 ай бұрын

    Great video and I sent it to a few of my colleagues, as we get this question regularly. It is worth getting the Lawful Development Certificate before the work is started or at least on completion, as it will always sought by the solicitor on sale of the house whereupon it could take weeks or months to obtain delaying the sale. If I missed it, did you say these only apply to properties with no existing extensions?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @robertchalmers8487
    @robertchalmers8487 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can add on to a wrap around? Extend further into the garden or would I have to check PD?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    10 ай бұрын

    I presume you had permission for the original wraparound extension. Yes, you can still extend up to your PD limit

  • @syedshah1013
    @syedshah10137 ай бұрын

    Planning permission is very ease if you who and how to approach in council. Everything works under the grey area.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    5 ай бұрын

    That's very cynical! 😂

  • @attilagal6672
    @attilagal6672 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, thanks for this video. I liked and subscribed. What happens with the 3 meter height rule when there is a ground level difference between the two properties? So lets say what would be 3m on the extension side is 3.7meter on the neighbours side? How does such a ground level difference work out under the permitted developments rule? Also, can the extension be built right up on the neighbouring fence by partially replacing the fence itself with the walls of the extension? (The fence is owned by the extending property. Semi detached) Many thanks in advance.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there - thanks for the support! Reference is made within the technical guidance about 'the original ground level' but this can be hard to establish, and hence it is a good idea to obtain the certificate of lawfulness or planning permission. I'd say that if the step down in height was on the boundary (i.e. the fence has retaining gravel-boards or is on top of a retaining wall), a 3m extension on your side which is 3.7m on their side, would not be compliant - the 3.7m height facing them may be judged to cause an amenity issue. The extension can be built up to the boundary under the party wall act provisions, but any encroachment (e.g. gutters, overhangs or even footings) could legally be cut back by the neighbour in the future.

  • @Sandibambino
    @Sandibambino2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - this was really helpful. Please could you cover terraced houses in a future video? .

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem. PD rules for terraced houses are similar to those of semi-detached properties though.

  • @3361981
    @33619812 ай бұрын

    Hi Hope you are doing well. I am looking to build rear extension, well wrap around rear + side part single part double , for what i have gathered info on line, the 45% angel for ground floor is basically not letting me have square rear ground floor extension to the depth i want 6meters. If my neighbors object, I'm sure they will knowing them , although their pergola and fence and hedging is basically covering the sides but they will object so basically the question is how can i go about being able to build up to 6mter ground floor rear extension which by rule will effect the 45% angel. I appreciate your advice in advance.

  • @LeeRestoration1275
    @LeeRestoration12753 ай бұрын

    great informative video , do you have a video on garden annexe's , as an additional dwelling for a family member ?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, take a look at my channel 👍

  • @mogsternut1
    @mogsternut1Ай бұрын

    Hi! The semi detached house is the same as mine. Question: can you please confirm then if building on top of an existing garage allowing for more rooms within the semi detached property?

  • @grahamt173
    @grahamt173Ай бұрын

    Can anyone advise me if a lean to roof can be up to 4m at the highest point on a terraced house?thank you

  • @steverichmond3903
    @steverichmond39032 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for providing such a clear video in PD, I have just one question, I have a detached property and intend to build a single storey extension to the rear. It falls within the pd format but I would like to make it 6m from the rear of my property, I am struggling to find out how to submit a prior t notification to cover this. Do you have any advice on this please?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    You can register on the Planning Portal to submit an application online to your Local Planning Authority. If you are confident it is PD then a 'Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed use' is what you should submit. You can select the application type from the drop down list.

  • @richardwarner1373
    @richardwarner1373Ай бұрын

    is the 3m height from the ground ?. my property is on a slight slope so if you extend the floor level of the house out to the extension i will already be 1.5 metres above the ground. That would mean from the floor to the roof would only be 1.5m, not tall enough to stand up in

  • @mendicant1981
    @mendicant1981Ай бұрын

    Curious but if your downhill, does the 3m rule apply?

  • @RS-ei3yt
    @RS-ei3yt Жыл бұрын

    Example: wd it be possible to have a 3 metre ground floor back extension to a terraced house but also above it on the 1st floor.. How deep can it be..?

  • @trimmxx2169
    @trimmxx21693 ай бұрын

    This is great advice thankyou. Just a quick one you say the max size for pd is 3m is that square? as im thinking of doing a 3m length x5m width on a mid terrace it would be over 1 meter from boundaries' and existing conservatory is 3x3m at the moment. Any advice would be great.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    3 ай бұрын

    No, it's 3m from the back of the house. The width can vary.

  • @omstygomsty
    @omstygomsty4 ай бұрын

    What about if you are knocking down an ol extension and putting up a new one basically the same size. Is planning required?

  • @eddherring4972
    @eddherring49728 ай бұрын

    I’d love to know how whoever got planning permission for my house got it. I’m looking at the first few minutes and thinking no, wrong and hmmm maybe. For a start a porch extension 3.5 metres forwards But the kicker is a rear single storey extension double pitched roof on the neighbours side of our semi which runs the full width of the house all the way to about 30cm from garages at the bottom of the garden, a full 5.25 metres wide by 17.5 metres long. It’s the reason we bought the house and the reason I clicked on this video.

  • @ALevelBiologyTuition
    @ALevelBiologyTuition8 ай бұрын

    Great video. i found it very useful. Can you answer a question for me? Can a neighbour build directly on to a boundary wall i.e the roof of an extension sits on the boundary wall with the guttering hanging over the boundary wall into the neighering property. thanks

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    They are entitle to use the wall and build up to it, but the neighbour would have the right to cut off any overhanging feature.

  • @moiLawUk
    @moiLawUk Жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks for the video. If a property has a existing garage to thr side of the house.would I be able to build a full back single storey extension by 4 metres for a detached house? Or would this be classified as a wrap around as the existing garage also 4m back from the back of the house? Thanks I have liked and subbed

  • @triggerking135

    @triggerking135

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a similar situation. I'm detached with a drive to the side of the property and a garage behind that, around 1m behind the line of the house's rear wall. I would love to add an extention to the rear of my property which joins to the side of the garage. Not sure if this qualififies as a wraparound. I doubt it does as the garage is an existing building but I'd love to be sure.

  • @bield7
    @bield7 Жыл бұрын

    You should always apply to the LPA for a Certificate of Lawfulness before embarking on any project, to cover yourself

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    You don't have to, but it will give you piece of mind and will make the sale of your property much more robust.

  • @Alien_O1
    @Alien_O1Ай бұрын

    Ive never had planning permission. I never comply with council planning. Simple. You dont need planning for extentions antennas etc. 👍

  • @jimiyo2
    @jimiyo28 ай бұрын

    Really helpful video. Could a new single storey extension be attached to a neighbours extension if they're in agreement and or would party wall act prevent this? Its a semi detached house. Thanks again

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    It can be attached under the rights afforded to you in the Party wall Act, if their wall is on the boundary. You may have to pay a charge for the benefit though!

  • @nikkion2140
    @nikkion21402 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent. About PD for commercial to residential, does this apply to properties located in Wales?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, planning legislation is the same for England and Wales.

  • @nathanking4045
    @nathanking40452 ай бұрын

    You mention that you can have a flat roof. Is this subject to materials used in original house or is a flat roof acceptable?

  • @jamescoupland131
    @jamescoupland1315 ай бұрын

    I currently have a conservatory that i want to convert into brick with a solid roof is this possible without planning?

  • @AnilPatel-qy4mp
    @AnilPatel-qy4mp Жыл бұрын

    Hi Do I need planning permission to make my bathroom and kitchen in to one big kitchen as the one roof is tiled and the the other is flat I want to just want to replace with fibre glass roof Regards anil

  • @Alan-bs5zt
    @Alan-bs5zt6 ай бұрын

    Great video! we have a big long garden and just wondering if is possible to obtain planning permission to build beyond the 6m semi or terraced while all other rules comply? how likely is that? Or are there any exceptions cases? Thanks!

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, perfectly possible to gain permission for larger extensions on big plots, but it then becomes mostly about the effects on your neighbours (their 'amenity').

  • @mikederby18
    @mikederby187 ай бұрын

    If the front of a house already has a bay window. Can you add/build block work underneath it aligned with bay window frame?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    6 ай бұрын

    Although it seems very minor the addition of masonry probably would technically result in a 'material alteration' to the external appearance of the building. The argument is really then about where the principal elevation sits and you would probably say that the bay currently sits in front of the principal elevation. In that case it fails the test for PD extensions and also for PD porches as it does not contain an entrance door. It's not likely to be contentious so my advice would just be to apply for permission.

  • @tamilpride321
    @tamilpride321 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great video :) If 4.8m of an allowed 6 have already been used how likely would it be to get an additional 3.5m lean to conservatory approved (very long garden out back and would be around40% of the plot built on if done)

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Probably non-contentious if as you describe, but not under PD - planning permission would be required.

  • @chunky07011994
    @chunky070119947 ай бұрын

    what if you have a side extension and a rear extension but without the corner piece that would otherwise characterise the extension as a "wrap around" could you build both wait a year or two and then build the corner to complete it as a "wrap around" comprising of 3 extensions and separate works

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi. The side and rear extensions would be PD but not the infill. Check out the 'householder technical guidance' which goes into some detail on this exact situation.

  • @RC-oi1gg
    @RC-oi1gg8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your video. Can I ask a question regarding shed/work-shed builds please. I have a detached house in the country. My garden is about 1 acre in size. I have no immediate neighbours having open fields around. I am able to build away from any of my boundaries and the workshop would be visible to no one. I will not be used for residential purposes. Storage and recreational use only. What is the max size shed I would be permitted given the space available, and no impact experienced by anyone. Many thanks.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi there. Ys, you should be able to construct an outbuilding subject to certain rules about its height etc. Its the subject of my next video coming in the next week so stay tuned

  • @dylanallden1074
    @dylanallden1074Ай бұрын

    Hi, in the video you say a terraced property can only extend 3m out, could you please clarify if this has been changed to 6m? And if this will come under PD?

  • @peca1n
    @peca1n Жыл бұрын

    I'm confused as to what is permitted if you own a corner plot that borders front and side roads. There are no videos that I can find covering this. Can you help? If I wanted to build a single story side extension the same depth as original house but no more than 50% of original width would this be allowed ? Not in any conservation area etc.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    9 ай бұрын

    It is possible to have 2 'principal elevations' if on a corner plot. I would try and seek a written agreement about what they consider to be the principal elevation(s) and then make sure you obtain a 'Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development' from the Local Authority to be sure.

  • @mrdeafa25
    @mrdeafa255 ай бұрын

    On a terraced house if I want to add a kitchen extension can I build it full width so it becomes the boundary between both my neighbours or does there have to be a gap between us? I am guessing there would need to be a Party Wall Agreement but I really dont know. Would it be less hassle just to leave a gap anyway?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    5 ай бұрын

    No, a gap isn't necessary and is exactly why the Party Wall Act was introduced - so that you can build on the boundary and the neighbour is afforded the benefit of using the wall also.

  • @J-K-AG
    @J-K-AG2 ай бұрын

    Do you need planning permission for semi detached bungalow? Is it similar to single storey building?

  • @GRUNT129
    @GRUNT1295 ай бұрын

    Do I need planning if I want to knock down a detached garage and build an extension on the house where the garage was sitting?

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    5 ай бұрын

    It depends... if it falls within the rules for PD extensions then you don't need planning permission whether there is a garage there or not. However you cannot use the old garage's volume or area if the extension wouldn't usually fall within PD (although the presence of a structure there already would probably help your planning application). For example, you could not demolish a garage in front of your house's principal elevation and put an extension there without planning permission.

  • @Inos8pl
    @Inos8pl Жыл бұрын

    Hello so is there any instance where you can youse your rear extension as a balcony / terrace ? As it is something I was thinking about.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    unfortunately no, not even if you neighbours are miles away!

  • @harminderkambow9642
    @harminderkambow9642 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, our rear extension is 4m from the rear of the original building. Our neighbour (who is a landlord) has put in an application for a 6m full width rear extension (which I think is approx 50% of the rear garden) - I think this is too big and overbearing, especially as we are a terrace block of houses and the gardens are of moderate size. I have received the consultation notice from the council and we plan to object to a 6m extension (as is the neighbour on the other side), but what are the best arguments of objection? I will need to work our if their 6m extension leaves at least 7m from their rear garden fence (I didn't realise that was a thing), so I could argue that. Also our extension was 1ft within the boundary line with the neighbour who wants the extension. We have the soil waste pipe that exits the side of the extension and runs along the 1ft gap and connects to the manhole drain (all within our boundary and was signed off by building control), and there is the exit of the toilet extractor fan on that same wall. If the neighbour's extension is built upto the planned boundary line, we won't have access to clear up this small area and we won't be able to repair and maintain (or even replace if in an emergency) this soil pipe as it will be impossible to access as the gap will be too small to fit through, . Can we demand that they build 1ft within their boundary line? Thanks

  • @christianwithers7335

    @christianwithers7335

    Жыл бұрын

    ....?

  • @user-ei1sf6cl2m
    @user-ei1sf6cl2m8 ай бұрын

    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

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    8 ай бұрын

    It really depends on the age of the extension whether it can be classed as part of the 'original house' - was it built before or after 1948? If after then it sounds like you would need to go down the neighbour consultation route.

  • @kappa2ou3
    @kappa2ou3 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing but I’m a bit confused. I used a planing permission to build an extension of 7m long x 4m wide, so the question is: Can I use my PD right to extend an extra 4x4 with the same height of 3 meters? Thanks.

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi there. no, the first extension will have used up your PD rights so that any extra needs planning permission. PD rights do not 'reset'.

  • @04nbod
    @04nbod Жыл бұрын

    I'm confused as I look at a lot of extensions and conservatories about and they definitely don't have 7 metres from the back fence.

  • @chriswest2037
    @chriswest2037 Жыл бұрын

    Where you have drawn the extension down the side of the house and a wrap around the back of the property how would it stand if we had the extension along the back of the house and a wrap around the side of the house instead would that still be covered in the PDR thanks

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    The 'side' part could not actually extend to be to at the side of the house - it would have to still be behind the line of the rear elevation of the original house to be classed as a 'rear' extension.

  • @Samxronn
    @Samxronn8 ай бұрын

    Does anyone know if the size of the extension is the internal footprint or the size of the slab including double skinned walls etc...

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi there. It is measured from the external dimensions (outer faces of the walls)

  • @GazSladen
    @GazSladen6 ай бұрын

    I've not read all comments so I don't know if this has been mentioned. But... do you know why you can extend on the side / extend to the rear / the side can go past the rear elevation BUT you cannot extend on the rear AND go past the gable elevation under PD? There is overlap contradiction for me. Thank you for the video 👍

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure why it is the case but this scenario is covered on p26 of the technical guidance, which you may find useful: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d77afc8e5274a27cdb2c9e9/190910_Tech_Guide_for_publishing.pdf

  • @holyolioli
    @holyolioli Жыл бұрын

    With the front porch, is it possible to get permission to get closer to the highway boundary? Or it's very unlikely they'd accept it? Our neighbours built one closer but I have no idea if they got the relevant license to do so

  • @TheArchitectYoutube

    @TheArchitectYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, its possible, but will need permission and the highways department would have a say with regard to whether it affects visibility along the road etc. The planners may also feel strongly about the 'established' building line' - if the addition would spoil the character of the street.