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Permitted Development Rights

The coast east of Sidmouth from the air.

Permitted development rights govern whether planning permission is required for extensions, alterations and other works to dwellings and, from 6th April 2010, some non-domestic buildings.

Householder Permitted Development Rights.

On the 10th September 2008 parliament agreed changes to these regulations. The intention being to enable householders to carry out a greater level of works without requiring planning permission where those works will not be harmful to the amenity of neighbours or the character of the area. These changes came into effect on 1st October 2008. Interactive guides to the legislation are provided by the Planning Portal and are available through the links below:

Intervative House.

Interactive Terrace.

Technical Guidance notes relating to the current householder permitted development rights have been published by the Communities and Local Government Department. This advice can be accessed through the Planning Portal by clicking here.

Those who have previously sought advice from the Council, whether informally or through a lawful development certificate, should note that the advice previously given may no longer apply if the works are to be carried out after the 1st October 2008. Therefore, anyone carrying out works to their property after this date, where an enquiry about the need for planning permission has previously been made, is encouraged to seek the advice of the planning department by completing and submitting a revised householder enquiry form.

Non-Domestic Permitted Development Rights.

On 6th April 2010, the Government introduced permitted development rights which relate to the following categories of buildings:

  • Industrial and Warehouse Development.
  • Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals.
  • Office Buildings.
  • Shops or Catering, Financial or Professional Services Establishments.

Organisations wishing to carry out small scale development on properties of the types listed above are advised to contact the Council for information prior to commencing any works or applying for planning permission.

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Page last updated on 24 May 2012