There are certain alterations that you can make to your property which don\u2019t require full planning permission \u2013 these alterations are known as your \u2018permitted development rights\u2019. Now, it\u2019s not as good as you might think, and it is important to note that you do still have to apply to your local council and get there approval. However, the criteria to satisfy the council\u2019s decision is much clearer cut with PD, especially in comparison to full planning which is very much open to interpretation. <\/p>\n How will it affect my Design?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Design of a scheme that would be appropriate for Permitted Development is more restricted in size and material. Here are some of the requirements for a ground floor extension:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Due to the limitations within the Design particularly with a ground floor extension, we usually recommend that our Design clients go for full planning for the ground floor extension. We do use Permitted Development much more frequently in Loft Conversions \u2013 as we find the design limitations are not so restrictive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s in it for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n Permitted Development does have its advantages over Full Planning Permission. The applications are generally determined a little faster, taking approximately 5 weeks as opposed to the standard 8 weeks for full planning. Permitted Development sets out a clear set of rules, and if the designs adhere to these rules, you are guaranteed to get a successful determination. Because of this, we have had clients start building before determination in the past, because we know the determination would be successful. If you go for full planning, the guidelines are very much guidelines<\/strong>, and can be open to interpretation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can read more about the restrictions to Loft Conversions within Permitted Development here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Highbury\"](\"http:\/\/www.buildteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Highbury.jpg\")
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