Permitted Development & Prior Approval Applications
47,050 Permitted Development Prior Approval Applications applications on record across the UK
Sample Permitted Development Prior Approval Applications applications
- FlintshireApplication for prior notification of agricultural development - proposed building
- Barking and DagenhamPrior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.00 metres. The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.90 metres.
- BoltonPRIOR NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED LARGER HOME EXTENSION AT REAR (5.00M LONG; 3.30M MAX HEIGHT; 2.20M EAVES HEIGHT)
Permitted Development Rights (PDR) allow certain works to be carried out without a full planning application. However, some types of permitted development still require the council to grant Prior Approval — a lighter, touch assessment of specific impacts such as flooding, highways and transport. Larger home extensions (rear extensions up to 8m detached, 6m terraced) are the most common prior approval type.
Planning Signal tracks all prior approval and permitted development applications from UK council portals, including larger home extensions, agricultural to residential conversions (Class Q), commercial to residential changes (Class R) and more.
What counts as a Permitted Development Prior Approval Applications application
Prior approval is required for works that are permitted in principle but need council sign, off on specific matters. This includes:
- Larger home extensions (beyond standard PD limits but within prior approval limits)
- Agricultural building conversions to residential (Class Q)
- Office to residential conversions (Class MA)
- Commercial to residential conversions (Class R)
- Agricultural building demolition
- Some telecoms installations
Who tracks Permitted Development Prior Approval Applications applications
Homeowners exploring the boundaries of permitted development, planning consultants advising on PD rights, and developers working on agricultural or commercial conversions all use Planning Signal to track prior approval applications and outcomes — providing insight into how councils are interpreting PD rights in practice.
How Planning Signal helps with Permitted Development Prior Approval Applications applications
Planning Signal lists all prior approval applications from UK councils, including outcome decisions (approved, refused, prior approval not required). Search by postcode, watch for decisions on specific applications, and receive email alerts when new prior approval applications are submitted near you.
Frequently asked questions
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