Porch Foundations

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Do you require planning permission for a small entrance porch? One central door and a window either side on the front of a house.

Shane · Accepted Answer

Typically No as long as you follow specific requirements

Nickita · Answer

In the United Kingdom, planning permission for a small porch depends on its size and location. Here are the key points to consider:

Permitted Development Rights (PD): Most small porches fall under permitted development rights, which means you can build them without a full planning permission application. However, there are some rules to follow:
-The porch must not exceed 3 square meters in horizontal dimensions.
-Its height should be no more than 3 meters above the ground.
-It should not be located within 2 meters of your property boundary or highway.
-Legal Confirmation: While you might think your project is covered by PD rights, it’s advisable to obtain a lawful development certificate from your local planning authority. This certificate provides legally binding confirmation that you don’t need to submit a full planning application for your porch. Without it, future owners of the house could face enforcement action if the council disagrees with the PD status of the porch.
So, for your proposed porch with a central door and windows on either side, as long as it meets the size and height criteria mentioned above, you likely won’t need planning permission. However, always check with your local council .

James · Answer

Hi you don’t need planning permission below 2.1 meters

Joshua · Answer

No as long as you follow the current building regs and permission set in the current guide lines of that year. This only regulates a front porch, rear or side can be more lenient.

Narinder · Answer

No need planing permission for one meter porch if you want you can start any time

Mark · Answer

No as long as you stick to guidelines and build your porch at ground level

John · Answer

Hi
We would need pictures of the area that you want it to advise correctly 
Please feel free to contact us. John a Chaplin at g mail com

Martin · Answer

Hi if you remove your existing front door i.e. open up the porch to house you will need permission for thermal reasons Building control involvement.. If your existing door stays and the porch is enclosed the answers you have are correct.

Thomas · Answer

You would not need planing Permission for this. I build all sorts of extension to properties and work with building Control alot and they would not require planing premises for this work

Afaq · Answer

Typically, you to do not need planning permission for a porch, provided it complies  with the specific requirements

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