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Porches

Adding a porch to any external door of your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, provided the following limits and conditions are met.

This guide offers a visual walk-through of those limits and conditions.

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Important note:The permitted development allowances described here apply to houses, not flats, maisonettes or other buildings. You should check with yourLocal Planning Authority whether permitted development rights apply they may have been removed by what are known as Article 4 directions.Other consents may be required if your house is listed or in a designated area.

When planning work you should read all the advice on the Planning Portal under Your responsibilities Other considerations before you start work. As well as other important information you will find guidance here on the permitted development regime.

Wales:This guidance relates to the planning regime for England. Policy in Wales may differ. Contact your local planning authority for further information.

Disclaimer:Users should note that this is an introductory guide and is not a definitive source of legal information.

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