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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Schedules

s.sch002

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Class BB

Submit a prior approval application for a moveable structure with required information Operator

s.sch002

Conditions

Comply with conditions for campsite development under Class BC Operator

s.sch002

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Class BC

Apply for prior approval before building flood-risk development Operator

s.sch002

Conditions

Notify planning authority and fire service before RAAC-related development Any Person

s.sch002

Conditions

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Notify local planning authority of high-street use details Local authority

s.sch002

Procedure for prior consultation under Class M

Consult Environment Agency on flood risks before starting permitted development Operator

s.sch002

Procedure for prior consultation under Class TA

Consult Environment Agency on flood risks before starting development Operator

s.sch002

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Class TA

Submit prior approval application with required documents for closed defence site development Operator

s.sch003

Procedures for Article 4 directions

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must follow specific procedures for Article 4 directions Local authority

s.sch003

Procedure for article 4(1) directions without immediate effect

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authority must notify and consult on Article 4(1) directions Local authority

s.sch003

Procedure for article 4(1) directions with immediate effect

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local planning authority must notify and confirm immediate Article 4 directions within 6 months Local authority

Browse 86 other Schedules — structural / supplementary

s.001

Land within— (a) an area designated as a conservation area...

s.sch001

(1) Land within the following areas— (a) a National Park;...

s.sch001

Land within the areas named in column 1 of the...

s.sch001

In this Part reference to a map is to one...

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Conditions

s.sch002

Permitted Development

s.sch002

Condition

s.sch002

Development falls within this paragraph if— (a) it is urgently...

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Conditions

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class BB

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Condition

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class CA

s.sch002

Permitted Development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class CB

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class G

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Class M

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Conditions

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Conditions

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class Q

s.sch002

Conditions

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class QA

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Permitted development

s.sch002

Development not permitted

s.sch002

Conditions

s.sch002

Interpretation of Class TA

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No....

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No....

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No....

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment and...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment)...

s.sch004

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England)...

s.schedule/2/part/11/crossheading/class/a/developmen

where such works are required for the purposes of securing...

s.schedule/2/part/14/crossheading/class/j/installati

other than a dwellinghouse or a block of flats.

s.schedule/2/part/17/crossheading/class/a/extensions

on land used as a mine.

s.schedule/2/part/17/crossheading/class/j/temporary/

for the purpose of mineral exploration, and the provision or...

s.schedule/2/part/17/crossheading/class/k/use/of/lan

for the purposes of mineral exploration, and the provision or...

s.schedule/2/part/18/crossheading/class/a/developmen

which designates specifically the nature of the development authorised and...

s.schedule/2/part/1/crossheading/class/e/buildings/e

development is not permitted by Class E if the total...

s.schedule/2/part/3/crossheading/class/p/storage/or/

and the provisions of paragraph W (prior approval) of this ...

s.schedule/2/part/4/crossheading/class/b/temporary/u

and the provision on the land of any moveable structure...

s.schedule/2/part/4/crossheading/class/d/shops/finan

for a single continuous period of up to 3 years...

s.schedule/2/part/6/crossheading/class/a/agricultura

which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture within...

s.schedule/2/part/6/crossheading/class/b/agricultura

where the development is reasonably necessary for the purposes of...

s.schedule/2/part/7/crossheading/class/a/extensions/

and where 2 or more original buildings are within the...

sch. 2 para. a.2

Conditions

Gas transporter must notify local planning authority 8 weeks before laying notifiable pipe-line Any Person

sch. 2 para. a.3

Notify landowners and apply for prior approval before development Operator

sch. 2 para. aa.2

Obtain prior approval and comply with conditions for Class AA development Operator

sch. 2 para. ab.2

Get prior approval for office-to-home conversions and meet pre-construction conditions Operator

sch. 2 para. ac.2

Apply for prior approval and comply with all conditions for Class AC permitted development Operator

sch. 2 para. ad.2

Apply for prior approval before starting Class AD development Operator

sch. 2 para. b

You must provide a detailed prior approval application when demolishing and replacing buildings Operator

sch. 2 para. za.2

Obtain prior approval and comply with conditions for Class ZA development Operator

s.art007

Review

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must review planning rules every five years Crown / Minister / Government department

s.art007

Prior approval applications: modified procedure in relation to call-in of applications

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local Authority must pause planning applications if called-in by Government Local authority

s.s.a.4

(1) The following conditions apply to development permitted by Class...

Notify local planning authority before starting certain home extensions Operator

s.s.aa.2

Conditions

Comply with conditions for Class AA permitted development Operator

s.s.aa.3

Procedure for applications for prior approval

Submit correct documents and plans with prior approval application Applicant

s.s.ab.2

Conditions

Obtain prior approval and comply with all conditions for Class AB development Operator

s.s.ac.2

Conditions

Get prior approval for house-to-flats conversion before starting work Operator

s.s.ad.2

Conditions

Obtain prior approval and meet all conditions for Class AD development Operator

s.s.b.5

Conditions

Notify local planning authority within 7 days of completing agricultural building works Operator

s.s.da.1

Conditions

Notify council if building is used for takeaway food Operator

s.s.j.2

Conditions

Use correct materials for hard surfaces next to industrial buildings/warehouses Any Person

s.s.j.4

Conditions

Apply for prior approval of design and glare impact before starting Class J development Operator

s.s.w

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Part 3

Submit a complete prior approval application to the local planning authority Operator

s.s.za.2

Conditions

Apply for prior approval and manage development conditions Operator

Browse 149 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

sch. 2 para. b.2

Condition

sch. 2 para. c.2

Condition

sch. 2 para. d.2

Condition

sch. 2 para. e.2

Conditions

sch. 2 para. f.2

Conditions

sch. 2 para. j.1

Condition

sch. 2 para. k.1

Condition

sch. 2 para. l.1

Condition

sch. 2 para. m.1

Condition

sch. 2 para. q.1

Conditions

sch. 2 para. s.2

Conditions

sch. 2 para. t.4

Conditions

sch. 2 para. t.5

s.001

Permitted Development

s.s.a.1

Development not permitted

s.s.a.2

In the case of a dwellinghouse on article 2(3) land,...

s.s.a.3

Conditions

s.s.a.5

Where Class A permits the installation, alteration or replacement of...

s.s.a.6

Nothing in paragraph A.5 extends the permission in Class A...

s.s.aa

Permitted development

s.s.aa.1

Development not permitted

s.s.aa4

Interpretation of Class AA

s.s.ab

Permitted development

s.s.ab.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ac

Permitted development

s.s.ac.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ad

Permitted development

s.s.ad.1

Development not permitted

s.s.b

Permitted development

s.s.b.1

Development not permitted

s.s.b.2

Conditions

s.s.b.3

Interpretation of Class B

s.s.b.4

For the purposes of paragraph B.2(b)(ii)— (a) roof tiles, guttering,...

s.s.ba

Permitted development

s.s.ba.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ba.2

Interpretation of Class BA

s.s.c

Permitted development

s.s.c.1

Development not permitted

s.s.c.2

Conditions

s.s.c.3

Interpretation of Class C

s.s.ca

Permitted Development

s.s.ca.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ca.2

Conditions

s.s.ca.3

Interpretation of Class CA

s.s.d

Permitted development

s.s.d.1

Development not permitted

s.s.d.2

Conditions

s.s.d.3

Interpretation of Class D

s.s.da

Permitted Development

s.s.da.2

Interpretation of Class DA

s.s.e

Permitted development

s.s.e.1

Development not permitted

s.s.e.2

In the case of any land within the curtilage of...

s.s.e.3

In the case of any land within the curtilage of...

s.s.e.4

Interpretation of Class E

s.s.e.5

For the purposes of Class E, “operational building” means an...

s.s.f

Permitted development

s.s.f.1

Development not permitted

s.s.f.2

Conditions

s.s.f.3

Interpretation of Class F

s.s.f.4

Development falls within this paragraph if— (a) it is urgently...

s.s.g

Permitted development

s.s.g.1

Development not permitted

s.s.g.2

Interpretation of Class G

s.s.g.3

Conditions

s.s.h

Permitted development

s.s.h.1

Development not permitted

s.s.h.2

Conditions

s.s.h.3

Interpretation of Class H

s.s.h.4

For the purposes of Class H— “dangerous substance” has the...

s.s.i

Interpretation of Part 1

s.s.i.1

Development not permitted

s.s.i.2

Interpretation of Class I

s.s.i.3

Conditions

s.s.j

Permitted development

s.s.j.1

Development not permitted

s.s.j.3

Development is not permitted by Class J(c) if the capacity...

s.s.ja

Permitted development

s.s.ja.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ja.2

Conditions

s.s.ja.3

Interpretation of Class JA

s.s.k

Permitted development

s.s.k.1

Development not permitted

s.s.k.2

Conditions

s.s.k.3

Interpretation of Class K

s.s.ka

Permitted development

s.s.ka.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ka.2

Conditions

s.s.ka.3

Interpretation of Class KA

s.s.l

Permitted development

s.s.l.1

Development not permitted

s.s.l.2

Conditions

s.s.l.3

Interpretation

s.s.m

Permitted development

s.s.m.1

Development not permitted

s.s.m.2

Conditions

s.s.m.3

Interpretation of Class M

s.s.ma

Permitted development

s.s.ma.1

Development not permitted

s.s.ma.2

Conditions

s.s.ma.3

Interpretation of Class MA

s.s.n

Permitted development

s.s.n.1

Development not permitted

s.s.n.2

Conditions

s.s.o

Permitted development

s.s.o.1

Development not permitted

s.s.o.2

Conditions

s.s.o.3

Interpretation of Class O

s.s.p

Permitted development

s.s.p.1

Development not permitted

s.s.p.2

Conditions

s.s.p.3

Interpretation of Class P

s.s.pa

Permitted development

s.s.pa.1

Development not permitted

s.s.pa.2

Conditions

s.s.pa.3

Interpretation of Class PA

s.s.q

Permitted development

s.s.q.1

Conditions

s.s.q.2

Interpretation of Class Q

s.s.r

Permitted development

s.s.r.1

Development not permitted

s.s.r.2

Conditions

s.s.r.3

(1) Before changing the use of the site under Class...

s.s.r.4

Interpretation of Class R

s.s.s

Permitted development

s.s.s.1

Development not permitted

s.s.s.2

Conditions

s.s.s.3

Interpretation of Class S

s.s.t

Permitted development

s.s.t.1

Development not permitted

s.s.t.2

Conditions

s.s.t.3

(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), development is not permitted by...

s.s.t.4

Conditions

s.s.t.5

(1) The developer must, before commencing development, give notice of...

s.s.t.6

Interpretation of Class T

s.s.u

Permitted development

s.s.v

Permitted development

s.s.v.1

Development not permitted

s.s.x

Interpretation of Part 3

s.s.za

Permitted Development

s.s.za1

Development not permitted

Read the full Act on legislation.gov.uk

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Installing Heat Pumps in Historic Buildings | Historic England (opens in a new tab) from Historic England Detailed Guidance
Heritage Works for Housing: Glossary of Terms | Historic England (opens in a new tab) from Historic England Detailed Guidance
GOV.UK permitted development guidance (opens in a new tab) from MHCLG Publication
Private residence relief (opens in a new tab) from HMRC Detailed Guidance
Simplified expenses for working from home (opens in a new tab) from HMRC Detailed Guidance
Planning permission guidance (mygov.scot) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Running a business from home (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Business rates (opens in a new tab) from HMRC Detailed Guidance

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Local Authority

Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)

Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …