Updated for 2024 UK Regulations

Does your pergola need planning permission?

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Question 3/8

Is any part of the structure within 2 metres of the boundary of the curtilage?

Yes, it is

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Permitted Development

No formal planning application is required for this build.

how it works

3SimpleSteps

We've streamlined the process to get you the planning answers you need quickly and accurately.

Submit Project Details

Upload location, measurements, and drawings.

We Assess the Planning Position

We review Permitted Development rights, constraints, and site-specific factors.

Receive Your Planning Report

Clear, concise, ready to share with your client.

Supported Structures

What you can check

Pergolas & Gazebos

Determine height restrictions, boundary proximity rules, and front-elevation constraints for freestanding garden structures.

Eaves height calculations

Conservation area checks

Curtilage space limits

Garden Offices & Studios

Navigate rules regarding incidental use, sleeping accommodation clauses, and roof pitch limitations for enclosed outbuildings.

Primary use validation

Roof type logic (flat vs pitched)

Veranda inclusion checks

Decking & Raised Platforms

Ensure your foundational work complies. Checks height restrictions above existing ground level and coverage areas.

30cm height threshold check

Combined structure area calc

Listed building constraints

Optional Services

Get extra certainty

Alongside your planning check, you can add professional review or formal council confirmation.

Professional Assessment

A qualified planning consultant will review all the details you have provided and give you a clear written opinion on whether planning permission is required for your project.

£250

ex VAT

1–2 business day turnaround

Full review of your dimensions, location, and structure type

Cross-referenced against local planning policies

Written report with a clear recommendation

Advice on next steps if permission is needed

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Lawful Development Certificate (LDC)

Formal confirmation from your local council that the work is lawful and does not require planning permission. Recommended for mortgage lenders, insurers, or future property sales.

£50

ex VAT

Council-issued confirmation

Useful for lenders, insurers, and conveyancing

Helps de-risk future property sales

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official council decision?

No. We provide a professional planning assessment based on UK legislation and local constraints. For formal confirmation, a Lawful Development Certificate may be required.

What if planning permission is required?

We can guide on next steps and refer to planning professionals if needed.

How quickly do you respond?

Typically within 1–2 working days.