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Mini Guide
Porch
Adding a porch to any external door of your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, provided the following limits and conditions are met.
This guide offers a visual walk-through of those limits and conditions.
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Notes and disclaimer
Important note
- The permitted development allowances described here apply to houses, not flats, maisonettes or other buildings.
- You should check with your local planning authority whether permitted development rights apply – they may have been removed by what is known as an Article 4 Direction.
- Other consents may be required if your house is listed or in a designated area.
- When planning work, you should read all the advice on the Planning Portal under Your responsibilities. As well as other important information, you will find guidance here on the permitted development regime.
Disclaimer
- Please note, this is an introductory guide and is not a definitive source of legal information. Read full disclaimer.
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Before starting your project, it's important to check whether you need planning permission, building regulations approval, or both. These are separate applications, you can apply for each through the Planning Portal’s online service.
