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Specific rules apply for householders wanting to pave over their front gardens.

You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally. If the surface to be covered is more than five square metres planning permission will be needed for laying traditional, impermeable driveways that do not provide for the water to run to a permeable area. Read more about important issues to consider and more detailed practical advice in 'Guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens' from Gov.uk . Please note: The permitted development allowances described here apply to houses and not to:

Flats and maisonettes (view our guidance on flats and maisonettes )

Converted houses or houses created through the ‘permitted development’ rights for: ‘Changes of use’ (Schedule 2, Part 3, Classes G; M; MA; N; P; PA and Q) (as detailed in our change of use section ) ‘New Dwellinghouses’ (Schedule 2, Part 20)

Other buildings

Areas where there may be a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction that limits permitted development rights. Also note that these rules only cover your front garden. Any other work such as fences, walls and gates or a dropped kerb may require planning permission. There are also different rules for patios and driveways that are not part of a front garden . A planning consultant may help with the smooth running of your project. To find an accurate consultancy quote, explore Studio Charrette's calculators .

Dropping kerbs

If you are making a new access into the garden across the footpath you will need to obtain permission from the local council to drop the kerbs and the pavement may need strengthening. This is to protect any services buried in the ground such as water pipes.

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Do you need planning permission for a front porch?

You must apply for householder planning permission to add a porch if any of the following apply: the ground floor area would exceed 3m² it would be more than 3m above ground level. any part of the porch will be within 2m of any boundary wall facing a road.

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Do I need planning permission?

Flats

You must apply for full planning permission to add a porch.

If your flat is a listed building (or part of) you must apply for listed building consent to do this.

Houses

You must apply for householder planning permission to add a porch if any of the following apply:

the ground floor area would exceed 3m²

it would be more than 3m above ground level

any part of the porch will be within 2m of any boundary wall facing a road it will be added to the front or side of a house covered by an Article 4 Direction If your house is a listed building you must apply for listed building consent to add a porch.

Where can I find more information?

The porches section of the national planning portal has lots of guidance and useful information.

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

Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove an existing or proposed porch 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 required 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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