Planning Permission for Extensions

Looking to install an extension in your Leeds, Harrogate or West Yorkshire home? There are many factors that influence extension planning permission but the good news is that extensions are classed as Permitted Development, this means that most extensions won’t require permission. If you are unsure if your extension fits these criteria, please check with your local planning office. Your local office will be able to fully advise you, but there are a variety of reasons why you may need extension planning permission.

Permissions for West Yorkshire Homes

  • No more than half the area of land around the original property can be covered by an extension.
  • No extension can sit forward on the principal elevation of your home, or the side elevation if fronting a road.
  • Your extension installation must not be higher than the highest part of the existing roof.
  • A single storey rear extension must not extend further than the rear wall of the original house by more than three metres if an attached house or semi attached house, or by four metres if a detached house.
  • The maximum height of a single storey rear build must be no more than four metres.
  • Extensions of more than one storey must not extend more than three metres of the rear wall.
  • There is a maximum eaves height of three metres for an extension that sits within two metres of the boundary.
  • The maximum eaves and ridge height of any extension must be no higher than that of the existing property.
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  • Extensions on the side of the property must be single storey with no more than four meters in heights and no wider than half of that of the existing home.
  • Two storey extensions must sit no closer than seven meters to the rear boundary.
  • If your extension is higher than one storey, the roof pitch must match that of the existing house.
  • Any materials used when constructing the extension must be similar in appearance to the existing house.
  • The extension must not include verandas, balconies or raised platforms.
  • Any windows on an upper floor of an extension that is side facing must have obscure glazing and any opening must be at least 1.7m above the floor.
  • Rear extensions are not permitted for more than one storey on designated land.
  • No cladding is permitted on the exterior of an extension.
  • No side extensions are allowed on designated land.
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If your extension does not meet the criteria listed above, you will need to contact your local planning office or ask us to offer our expert assistance. Get in touch today to learn more about planning permissions for extensions.

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