What is permitted development?
Permitted development means work that can be carried out without applying for planning permission.
You can find a simple guide to when planning permission is required on the Government’s Planning Portal website. (for permitted development National Parks are designated as article 2(3) and 2(4) land).
You can get an informal opinion on whether development is permitted using the Do I Need Planning Permission form.
Forms can be completed electronically, saved and emailed directly to the relevant authority or printed out, completed by hand and returned by post.
You can find your relevant planning authority here.
Please note that all the required information and the fee, if applicable, must be submitted before we can deal with your enquiry.
More guidance and the legislation relating to permitted development can be found at:
- The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
- Department for Communities and Local Government Technical Guidance – permitted development
Please note that the extended householder permitted development rights, which came into force on 30 May 2013 and were incorporated into The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, do not apply within the South Downs National Park as it is classified as Article 2(3) land. Therefore, planning permission is likely to be required.
- A farmer’s guide to agricultural permitted development rights
A guide has been produced to support farmers and landowners by providing them with detailed information on permitted development rights.
NB: Since the creation of this document there have been changed to legislation which may impact what is permitted development. Please refer to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as revised) for what is classified as permitted development.
A Farmer’s Guide to Agricultural Permitted Development Rights