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Understanding the Implications of Forming a Side Elevation in Permitted Development

When navigating the guidelines of Permitted Development, homeowners must be aware of certain considerations to ensure a successful application. This article aims to shed light on the challenges associated with houses where the rear external wall features a recess or indent, forming a sidewall. In accordance with “The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015,” specific designs are permitted, but exceptions arise when the rear wall doubles as a side wall. This distinction becomes crucial in determining the eligibility of certain Permitted Development designs for your property.

BAY WINDOWS OR A STAGGERED REAR WALL?

Staggered Rear Wall
No alterations in levels are allowed, as the maximum height is limited to 3 meters.
Bay_Window
Bay windows or a staggered formation on the wall is not allowed under the current regulations.

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The rear elevation wall of your property must maintain a flush (in one straight line) alignment, and its external ground level should be similar to the main house’s internal level. Additionally, the extension’s proposed roof should not exceed 3 meters externally from the ground. According to the rule, any extension protruding beyond the principal elevation line is not considered permitted development and necessitates an application for planning permission. This condition applies when the principal elevation involves multiple walls facing the same direction, such as those with large bay windows or windows on the rear elevation wall, or in cases of an ‘L’ shaped frontage. In such instances, all these walls collectively form the principal elevation, and the determination of what constitutes an extension beyond a wall will follow these walls.

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