Part 1

This Part specifically deals with development within the curtilage of a house. Part 1 is then sub-divided into Classes covering various types of development:

Class A – the enlargement, improvement or alterations to a house such as rear or side extensions as well as general alterations such as new windows and doors. 

There is a neighbour consultation scheme for larger rear extensions under Class A, paragraph A.1(g).

Class B –  additions or alterations to roofs which enlarge the house such as loft conversions involving dormer windows.

Class C – other alterations to roofs such as re-roofing or the installation of roof lights/windows.

Class D – the erection of a porch outside an external door.

Class E –  the provision of buildings and other development within the curtilage of the house.

Class F – the provision of hard surfaces within the curtilage of the house such as driveways.

Class G – the installation, alteration, or replacement of a chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe.

Class H – the installation, alteration, or replacement of microwave antenna such as satellite dishes.

Please refer to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

Part 2

This Part of the permitted development order relates to minor operations.

Class A –  The erection, construction, maintenance, improvement or alteration of a gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure.

Class B – means of access to a highway.

Class C – exterior painting

Class D –  electrical outlet for recharging vehicles

Class E – electrical upstand for recharging vehicles

Class F – closed-circuit television cameras

Please refer to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.