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Householder and residential

Planning permission not required

More information on permitted development rights, or building works that can be done without our permission

Rear house extensions

Find out if you need planning permission for a rear house extension

Residential annexes

Find out if you need planning permission for a residential or 'granny' annex

Change of use - agricultural to housing

Find out what you need to do to apply for change of use permission to convert agricultural land to residential land

Self build and custom build housing

Find out the planning permission requirements for self build or custom built housing

Gypsy, traveller, and caravan sites

Find out if you need planning permission to use land for gypsy, traveller, or caravan sites

Other residential alterations

Find out if you need planning permission for other changes you'd like to make to your house

Important considerations

Additional advice to consider before you make your residential planning application