Gardening
You've decided what you want - but is it permitted? Find out here.
Planning permission and building regulations are the essential requirements to follow when carrying out home improvements. Make sure you don't get caught out.
Decking
Putting up decking in your garden is now a permitted development after rules changed in October 2008.read article
Fences and gates
You'll need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate in the following cases.read article
Gate ornaments
Ornamental gateposts are subject to the same planning constraints as other 'means of enclosure' such as fences, walls and gates.read article
Patios
For paving your driveway, new rules have come into effect which you need to be aware of. For back patios however, there's no restriction of the area of land which you can cover with hard surfaces.read article
Paving your front garden
Since October 2008, you no longer need planning permission to pave your driveway so long as you use a permeable (or porous) surface like gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.read article
Trees and hedgerows
Lots of trees are protected by tree preservation orders which mean that generally speaking, you need your council's consent to fell or prune them.read article
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