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We speak to Robert Wood, qualified project manager and managing director of Simply Extend, about new PD rights to extend your home upwards - and what you need to consider before you build an extra storey
With a good masonry shell, adding an extra storey to the Bradstocks’ bungalow was a relatively straightforward process. Could we about to see more projects like this, without the need to secure formal planning consent?
What is permitted development?
Under current permitted development (PD) rights you can complete certain projects without applying for formal planning permission. There are specific factors that determine whether PD rights are available to a property. If your house is listed or in a conservation area or national park, for instance, then there will be more restrictions.