Jerry Makin has spotted a house that’s ripe with potential for a home improvement project. Mike Dade analyses what could be achieved by attaining planning consent, or by going down the permitted development route

PLOT WATCH:

WHO Jerry Makin

WHAT Jerry has found a detached property that could provide the scope to carry out the extension and remodel scheme he wants to tackle. Mike Dade assesses what changes Jerry could make to the house, both under permitted development and by gaining formal planning consent.

WHERE Dorset

Jerry Makin has found a house for sale in what, for him, would be an ideal spot in a sought-after village. He’s looking for a home improvement project to get his teeth into and this detached property looks to have scope for extension and enhancement. As part of the scheme, Jerry hopes he can add value as well as produce the spacious accommodation he’d like. But before he buys, he’s keen to learn exactly what changes need formal permission and which don’t, plus just how much in the way of extension and alteration might be allowed.

The property

The dwelling sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in an attractive, low-density housing area. Most of the units seem to date back to the ’50s and ’60s, with some more recent replacements and refurbishments of varying ages. There’s a mix of detached properties, chalets and bungalows − but mostly two-storey houses.