{"id":1419,"date":"2017-08-15T10:05:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T09:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=standards&#038;p=1419"},"modified":"2017-08-15T10:05:23","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T09:05:23","slug":"work-need-decking-planning-permission","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/gardening-landscaping\/work-need-decking-planning-permission\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Work out if You Need Decking Planning Permission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To many people, building decking in your garden might not seem to be a big deal. Sure, it can be a great new outdoor feature, but it\u2019ll hardly dramatically alter your home\u2019s appearance or structure.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite the fact that building decking can often be a small and low-key project, there are still rules that you need to follow. Some of these come under planning laws.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure that you\u2019re aware of the rules you need to follow and your project runs smoothly, we\u2019ve put together a simple guide to decking planning permission.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s planning permission?<\/h3>\n<p>Planning laws exist to control how urban and rural areas develop. They usually relate to the appearance of structures and how they impact on their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Some types of home improvement work are known as permitted developments. This is when you can go ahead with the work without having to notify anyone or get permission. But if you want to do other kinds of work, you\u2019ll need to apply for planning permission. This involves completing an application form and submitting it to your local authority. They will review it and let you know if you have permission to do the work or not.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/08\/93149042-600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You should always ensure that your decking is a permitted development or has planning permission before you go ahead and build it. If you don\u2019t follow decking planning permission rules then you may be forced to dismantle it.<\/p>\n<h3>Does my decking need planning permission?<\/h3>\n<p>Decking is usually a permitted development, as long as you follow these rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s no more than 30cm above the ground<\/li>\n<li>Combined with any extensions and outbuildings, it doesn\u2019t take up any more than 50% of your garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generally speaking, if you fulfil these criteria then you don\u2019t need to apply for decking planning permission. <\/p>\n<p>However, there are some situations where you\u2019ll need to apply for planning permission anyway, even if your decking does follow the rules above. If:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s within 20 metres of a road<\/li>\n<li>It will affect the value or privacy of nearby properties<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s attached to a listed building or on designated land<\/li>\n<li>Any part of the construction is higher than 3 metres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then you\u2019ll need to apply for planning permission.<\/p>\n<p>Confused? Don\u2019t worry. If you\u2019re at all unsure, it\u2019s a good idea to get in touch with your local authority to find out whether you need to apply for planning permission.<\/p>\n<p>You can contact your local planning authority through your local council\u2019s website. If you\u2019re not sure who your local council is, use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">handy tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to build decking in your garden then you need to make sure you follow planning laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1420,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[13],"class_list":["post-1419","standards","type-standards","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-gardening-landscaping"],"acf":{"sponsored_post":null,"partner_name":null,"partner_logo":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Work out if You Need Decking Planning Permission - Local Quotes Advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you want to build decking in your garden then you need to make sure you follow planning laws.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/gardening-landscaping\/work-need-decking-planning-permission\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Work out if You Need Decking Planning Permission - 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