Permitted development, at a glance
- Single storey, under 2.5m high if within 2m of a boundary
- Under 4m high with a dual-pitched roof, or 3m otherwise
- No more than half the garden covered by outbuildings
- Not forward of the house's principal elevation
- Not intended as separate self-contained living accommodation
General rule-of-thumb only, England. Always confirm with your local planning authority before you build.