Householder Permitted Development Rights

New rights for householders have come into force this month setting out new rules for planning permission for alterations and extensions to houses and flats:

The principal elevation will be used to judge whether planning permission is needed
There are more generous permitted development rights for extensions
There is a one metre bubble around the house which means you will not need consent for satellite dishes and solar panels.

There will be more control within conservation areas.

Check out the guidance at:
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/householderdevelopment

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