Do I Need Planning Permission?

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There is a certain amount of work that you can do to your house without requiring planning permission, know as your permitted development rights.  Some of the more common types of building work and other questions are listed in the column on the left of this page.  If you click on the appropriate page it will give you guidance on what you can do without applying for planning permission.  If you want to carry out a project that falls outside of these rules it does not mean that you cannot do it just that you must apply for planning permission first.

Please also note that these pages are provided for guidance only.  The rules surrounding permitted development are complex and you must decide for yourself whether your project requires planning permission or not.  To help you in this there are links at the bottom of this page to the planning portal, where there is further information, and to the actual regulations themselves.  You should also be aware that previous planning permissions may have restricted you permitted development rights and you should ensure that this is not the case before starting any work.

If you want Kingston Council to give you a definitive answer on whether your building project falls within your permitted development rights then you must apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness.  

Please note:  Whether or not you need planning permission you are likely to need Building Regulations approval. Please visit the Building Control pages for further information.