Flats and Maisonettes
The planning regime for flats and maisonettes differs in many important ways to that which covers houses.
Bear in mind that the permitted development rights which apply to many common projects for houses do not apply to flats.
Read about common projects:
I want to convert a house (or single flat) to a number of flats, bed-sits or other form of subdivision.
I want to build an extension to my ground-floor flat.
I want to build a loft conversion in my top floor flat.
I want to change the windows of my flat.
I want to paint the outside of my flat.
I want to install a satellite dish for my flat.
I want convert a space above a shop into a flat.
Disclaimer: this is an introductory guide and is not a definitive source of legal information. Read the full disclaimer here.
NOTE: This guidance relates to the planning regime for England. Policy in Wales may differ. If in doubt contact your Local Planning Authority.
More information about Planning
- How does the planning system work?
- Find out how to make a planning application or an appeal.
- Make an online planning application or an online appeal.
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