Part 1 - Development Within the Curtilage of a House
Part 1 specifically deals with development within the curtilage of a house. It is sub-divided into Classes covering various types of development:
Class A - Extensions & Alterations
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 - Roof Additions (Loft Conversions)
Additions or alterations to roofs which enlarge the house such as loft conversions involving dormer windows.
Class C - Other Roof Alterations
Other alterations to roofs such as re-roofing or the installation of roof lights/windows.
Class D - Porches
The erection of a porch outside an external door.
Class E - Outbuildings
The provision of buildings and other development within the curtilage of the house. See our guide on outbuildings.
Class F - Hard Surfaces
The provision of hard surfaces within the curtilage of the house such as driveways.
Class G - Chimneys & Flues
The installation, alteration, or replacement of a chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe.
Class H - Satellite Dishes
The installation, alteration, or replacement of microwave antenna such as satellite dishes.
Part 2 - Minor Operations
Part 2 of the permitted development order relates to minor operations:
Class A - Gates, Fences & Walls
The erection, construction, maintenance, improvement or alteration of a gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure.
Class B - Access to Highway
Means of access to a highway.
Class C - Exterior Painting
Exterior painting of buildings.
Class D & E - EV Charging
Electrical outlet and upstand for recharging vehicles.
Class F - CCTV
Closed-circuit television cameras.
Please refer to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the full legislation and limitations.