Extensions
Extensions can be a fantastic way to open up your home and feel that extra space. They add value to your home and can be much more cost efficient than moving and are much less stressful. To discuss this just call us on:
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Planning permission is usually required unless the dimensions fall within the UKs building regulations. These rules are correct as of October 2008*.
With the exception of Listed Buildings, properties in Conservation Areas, or properties other than single dwellings (such as flats) (see below for these types of property), extensions are permitted without Planning Permission provided that all the following apply:
•The area of the land covered with buildings will be less than half the area of the plot.
•The new building is at least 20m from any highway or no nearer to any highway than the original building.
•No part of the extension is higher than 4 meters and will not project above any part of the original building (normally the roof) and will not be within 2 meters of a boundary.
•For a terraced house, the volume of the extension is less than 50m3 or 10 per cent of the volume of the original building, whichever is the greater; with an absolute maximum of 115m3.
•For a semi-detached or detached house the volume of the extension is less than 70m3 or 15 per cent of the volume of the original building whichever is the greater subject - with an absolute limit of 115m3.