I want to build a porch
Do I need planning permission?
If you answer YES to any of the questions below, you need planning permission. If you think your porch does not
need permission, it is suggested that you seek informal written confirmation from Development Management or
apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development before you start work.
1. Is the property a flat or maisonette or does it contain any business use? 2. Has your house had its ‘permitted development’ rights removed? NOTE: Please check with Development Management on 01992 785565/785510
or email [email protected].
❒ NO ❒
YES ❒ NO ❒
YES
3. Would the proposed porch, even the guttering or foundations,
extend onto or over land outside your ownership? YES
4. Would the porch have an external ground area over 3
square metres?
YES
5. Would the porch be higher than 3 metres?
❒ NO ❒
❒ NO ❒
YES ❒ NO ❒
6. Would the porch be within 2 metres of the back
edge of a public highway?
YES
❒ NO ❒
Do I need Building Regulations approval?
If you answer YES to these questions then Building Regulations approval is necessary.
1. Would the internal floor area be more than 30 square metres?
2. Would the existing front door be removed? 3. Would the porch be two storey? ❒ NO ❒
YES ❒ NO ❒
YES ❒ NO ❒
YES
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NOTE: Whether wholly or partly glazed, the glazing must satisfy the requirements of Part N of the Building
Regulations 2000 to ensure safety. Seek advice from your glazing supplier or ask for the Building Control leaflet
on Safety Glazing.
Development Management - ES002
May 2014
Householders advice leaflets
This leaflet is one of a series produced in order to give
guidance to householders on whether proposals require
planning permission or building regulation approval and
has been written to cover one of the most common types of
proposal.
Not all works to residential properties require planning
permission. Current legislation allows for specific proposals
to be carried out without normal permission and this is
known as ‘permitted development’. This leaflet is designed
with a series of questions covering different aspects of your
proposal and relating to your property. Some works are also
exempt from the building regulations.
If the answer to any of the questions in the relevant section
is YES then planning permission or building regulations
approval is required. You will therefore need to complete
the appropriate forms and provide detailed drawings of the
proposal. It may be a good idea to discuss this matter with
Planning before submitting your application. This leaflet is
not intended to give advice on current policies and criteria
for householder developments and this should therefore
be discussed separately to ensure, for example, that your
proposal would not harm the environment generally, or the
living conditions enjoyed by your neighbours.
Having read this leaflet, if you think that planning permission
or building regulations approval is not required, you may
wish to seek written confirmation of this from Planning
before you start work. Whilst every care has been taken
in the preparation of this leaflet, it is to be used for general
guidance only and is not definitive.
It is recommended that you discuss your proposal with your
neighbour(s) before starting work, whether or not permission
is required. This may resolve any possible difficulties at an
early stage. You may also need to contact them in respect
of The Party Wall etc Act 1996 if you are building within 6
metres of a boundary.
It should be emphasised that this leaflet relates to residential
properties only. Works with commercial, industrial or
agricultural premises are not covered and should be
discussed directly with Planning.
If you live in a listed building, then separate listed building
consent, in addition to any planning permission, is required
for any works which would affect its character, including both
internal and external works. It is suggested you contact
Planning in this respect.
Development Management
Building regulation approval is always necessary for
structural alterations including removal of chimney breasts,
formation of through rooms, most re-roofing and all
underpinning.
The information in this leaflet is drawn from the Town and
Country Planning (General Permitted Development ) Order
1995 as amended, the Building Regulations 2000 and The
Party Wall Act 1996.
For further information and/or application forms please
contact:
Community Services
Borough of Broxbourne, Bishops’ College
Churchgate, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 9XB
Helpline: 01992 785577
Tel: 01992 785555
Fax: 01992 350386
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk
Householder advice leaflets in this series include:
Detached garage/outbuilding
Extension/conservatory
Porch
New windows
Room in roof
Integral garage for living accommodation
Fence or wall
Satellite antenna
Hardstanding
Demolition
Land contamination
This publication is available on request in large print and Braille
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regulations.
May 2014