Most new buildings or major changes to existing buildings or to the local environment need consent ? known as planning permission.
Without a planning system everyone could construct buildings or use land in any way they wanted, no matter what effect this wouldhave on other people who live and work in their area.
A summary of the requirements are contained in the links below:
- For details of single storey extensions click here
- For details of two storey extensions click here
- For details of loft conversions and dormer windows click here
- For details of outbuildings click here
- For details of conservatories click here
- For details of porches click here