Permitted Development | Do I need planning permission?

15th July 2019

"Do I need planning permission" is one of the key questions we get from homeowners looking to extend, upgrade or improve their properties in and around Tunbridge Wells. The planning process can be a bit of a minefield with many different national and local policies that govern what may or may not be permitted on any given plot or property.

Permitted Development

In certain cases home extensions may be permitted without the need for a full planning application. This can be a great thing for homeowners as it not only saves money but also time, as the planning application process usually takes a minimum of 8 weeks to process from the day of submission and a fee is required to validate the application. It is our area of expertise to help our client’s to create a space that falls within permitted development guidelines from the outset.

Permitted Development Projects

Rear & Side Extensions

Studio Bloom have worked on a number of small side and rear extensions for various clients, to create open plan kitchen - diners and family rooms that open up and connect to their gardens. Many of these have been design to specifically fall within permitted development parameters, to ensure that a planning application isn’t necessary.