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Can I build a lean-to shed without planning permission?

Permitted Development rules For example, you can add an extension, porch or lean to without planning permission as long as: It is within the boundaries of the property and won't cover more than 50% of the total area. No part of the extension is higher than the eaves of the house.

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Do you Need Planning Permission for a Lean to?

At one time, homeowners were cautious about adding to their home because there was the complex process of planning permission to go through. But since the creation of Permitted Development, there is a lot more you can without needing planning permission. But does this include adding a lean to?

Permitted Development rules

Under Permitted Development, there is a range of changes you can make to the house with the need for planning permission. However, it doesn’t mean there are no rules – just that they are more relaxed than before. For example, you can add an extension, porch or lean to without planning permission as long as: It is within the boundaries of the property and won’t cover more than 50% of the total area No part of the extension is higher than the eaves of the house The eaves are no more than three metres high if you are within two metres of the property’s boundary A side extension isn’t more than four metres in height or wider than half the width of the original house These right also largely apply to a garden shed, greenhouses and other outbuildings, which can sometimes apply to a lean to, depending on where you are erecting it. If it falls under outbuildings, then no part of the lean to can be forward of the principal or side elevation of the original house where it faces onto a road. There are some properties that are excluded from these rights, regardless of what the work being done. These include properties that are Listed, in a National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site or in the Norfolk or Suffolk Broads. Here you will always need to apply for planning permission for any work. There is also a process called Article 4 where local authorities have removed Permitted Development rights. This is usually to do with conservation areas but if you are in doubt, check with your local planning department.

Building regulations

While there’s a good chance that you don’t need planning permission to add a lean to, you should always be aware of building regulations as these apply to all work. These refer to the fabric, services and fittings used in the project and while most of them won’t apply to a simple lean-to, it is always worth checking with your local planning department to make sure there is nothing you need to watch for.

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Do you need planning permission to run a business from home?

Planning permission is not usually needed where part of your home is used for business purposes. This is if its overall character does not change. However, you may need to apply for full planning permission to work from home if: your home is no longer used mainly as a private residence.

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Planning permission is not usually needed where part of your home is used for business purposes. This is if its overall character does not change. However, you may need to apply for full planning permission to work from home if:

your home is no longer used mainly as a private residence

your business leads to a marked rise in traffic or people calling

your business involves any activities considered unusual in a residential area

your business disturbs your neighbours at unreasonable hours or causes other nuisance such as noise or smells.

Where can I find more information?

The working from home section of the national planning portal has more guidance and information.

Can I get confirmation that I do not require planning permission?

Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove an existing or proposed use is lawful.

Am I likely to get planning permission?

To find out whether your proposal is likely to be accepted, you can apply for pre-planning application advice.

How do I apply?

You can apply via the national planning portal. To find out what information is needed with your application, see making a planning application.

Still not sure whether you need planning permission?

If you need further advice about whether you need planning permission, contact planning advice and information.

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