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The provision within the curtilage of

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(a) any building or enclosure,

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for a purpose incidental to the

SummaryOutbuildings

Outbuildings are considered to be permitteddevelopment, not requiring an application forplanning permission, provided all the conditionsare met.

1. On designated |and* outbuildings to the side ofthe house are not permitted development.

* Designated land includes national parks andthe Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty,conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.

2. Outbuildings are not permitted developmentwithin the grounds of a listed building.

3. In national parks, the Broads, Areas ofOutstanding Natural Beauty and World HeritageSites the total area to be covered by anyoutbuildings more than 20 metres from ANY WALLof the house must not exceed 10 square metres tobe permitted development.

4. Outbuildings are not permitted developmentforward of the principal elevation of the originalhouse.

The term original house means the house as it wasfirst built or as it stood on 1 July 1948 (if it was builtbefore that date).

5. Outbuildings and other additions must notexceed 50% of the total area of land around theoriginal house. Sheds and all other outbuildings(see intro) and extensions to the original house

must be included when calculating this 50% limit.

6. To be permitted development, any new buildingmust not itself be separate, self—contained, livingaccommodation and must not have a microwaveantenna.

7. Outbuildings must be single storey witha maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres andmaximum overall height of4 metres with a dualpitched roof, or 3 metres in any other case.

enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

as such, or the maintenance,

improvement or other alteration of

such a building or enclosure; or

(b) a container used for domestic

heating purposes for the storage of

oil or liquid petroleum gas.

8. If the outbuilding is within 2 metres of theproperty boundary the whole building should notexceed 2.5 metres in height.

9. Balconies and verandas are not permitteddevelopment. Raised platforms such asdecking are permitted development provided theyare no higher than 300mm

10. Containers, such as those used for domesticheating purposes, must not exceed 3,500 litrescapacity to be permitted development. The otherpermitted development conditions which apply tooutbuildings listed above also apply to containers.

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Important note

The permitted development allowances describedhere apply to houses, not flats, maisonettes orother buildings. You should check with yourLocal Planning Authority whether permitteddevelopment rights apply — they may have beenremoved by what are known as Article 4 directions.

Other consents may be required if your house islisted or in a designated area.

When planning work you should read all the adviceon the Planning Portal under 'Your responsibilities— Other considerations before you start work'.

As well as other important information you willfind guidance here on the permitted developmentregime.

Wales

This guidance relates to the planning regime forEngland. Policy in Wales may differ. Contact yourlocal planning authority for further information.

Building Regulations

Outbuildings may be exempt from buildingregulations depending on their size, use andlocation. For more information read PlanningIPortal online guidance.

The installation ofa fuel tank should meet thenecessary building regulations requirements. Formore information read Planning Portal onlineguidance.

Installation, alteration or replacementof a chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe

Read guidance on the permitted development

regime under Class G.

Disclaimer

Users should note that this is an introductoryguide and is not a definitive source of legalinformation. Read the full disclaimer.

enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

as such, or the maintenance,

improvement or other alteration of

such a building or enclosure; or

(b) a container used for domestic

heating purposes for the storage of

oil or liquid petroleum gas.

Definitions of terms used in this guide:

'Original house' — The term 'original house' meansthe house as it was first built or as it stood on 1 July1948 (if it was built before that date). Although youmay not have built an extension to the house, aprevious owner may have done so.

'Designated Iand' — Designated land includesnational parks and the Broads, Areas ofOutstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areasand World Heritage Sites. :4

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