EXTENSIONS

However, there are four particular types of extension you can build without making a building regulation application, and these are:

• A conservatory;
• A porch;
• A covered yard or covered way;
• A carport.

But in each case:

• The extension must be at ground level (so a first floor conservatory would need consent);
• The floor area must not exceed 30m² (measured internally);
• Any glazing to a conservatory or porch must be safety glazing (which is unlikely to cause injury if broken);
• Any carport must be open on two or more sides.

NOTE: You may still need planning permission to carry out these works, even if they don't require building regulation consent.