Permitted development
Permitted development rights let you build or change use without applying for planning permission. What you can do, when rights are removed, and how it works.
Permitted development rights explained
Permitted development rights let you build extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and make some changes of use without submitting a planning application. What you can build, when rights are removed, and how to check if you have them.
Supporting guides
Planning use classes explained
What planning use classes are, how they work, and when changing use requires permission.
What is an Article 4 direction?
When councils remove permitted development rights and how to check if one applies to your property.
Change of use planning permission
When change of use needs planning permission and when it's permitted development.
Other planning topics
Planning permission basics — What planning permission is and when you need it
Planning costs — How much planning applications cost
Retrospective planning — Applying for permission after building
Building regulations — Building regulations vs planning permission