Monthly Archives: May 2013

Regulations due to come into effect on 30 May will allow larger extensions to homes (as well as offices and shops) without needing to submit a planning application. The additional size limits will go from 4 to 8 metres for … Continue reading →

A number of new automatic planning permission rights are due to come into force on 30 May. Change of use of existing office buildings to homes will be allowed. This right will not apply to specified parts of 17 councils’ … Continue reading →

The Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 became law on 25 April. Permitted development rules are being changed to allow ‘uncontentious, small-scale extensions’ to be built without a planning application, subject to consultation with neighbours (see subsequent post). Information requirements for … Continue reading →

This year’s budget included a few planning permission-related announcements. There was reference to planning reforms that were going through parliament (see subsequent post). The government is working on reducing the amount of planning guidance. The results are promised in the … Continue reading →