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Rules about household projects

Extensions, loft conversions, garages and other common projects

Advice on many common building work projects is available on the planning portal including:

  • Extensions/conservatories
  • Alterations to roofs including rooflights
  • Replacement windows and doors
  • Porches
  • Walls, gates and fences
  • New garages and garage conversions
  • Sheds and other outbuildings
  • and many more.

Common projects on Planning Portal

Interactive House

Use the interactive house tool on the planning portal to help you decide if planning permission is needed.

Mini guides

See the mini guides on the planning portal for visual clarification of permitted development rules for specific projects.