UK Planning Guide provides clear guidance on planning permission rules for common home improvement projects including loft conversions, extensions, garden rooms and outbuildings.
Our structured guidance explains national permitted development rules and links to official council planning resources so homeowners can understand planning requirements before starting a project.
Explore planning permission guidance for the most common types of home improvement projects.
Permitted development rules, height limits and local restrictions for garden rooms and outbuildings.
Permitted development rules, volume limits and local planning restrictions for loft conversions.
Permitted development rules, volume limits and local planning restrictions for dormer extensions.
Permitted development rules, size limits and local planning restrictions for house extensions.
Permitted development rules, depth limits and local planning restrictions for single storey house extensions.
Permitted development rules, height and depth limits and local planning restrictions for two storey house extensions.
Permitted development rules, depth limits and local planning restrictions for rear extensions.
Permitted development rules, width limits and local planning restrictions for side extensions.
Permitted development rules, size limits and local planning restrictions for wraparound extensions.
Permitted development rules, height limits and local planning restrictions for sheds, garages and other outbuildings.
Permitted development rules and local planning restrictions for converting garages into living space.
Permitted development rules, size limits and local planning restrictions for building a porch.