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Permitted development · Surrey

Permitted development in Guildford.

Permitted development lets some work go ahead without a full planning application, within set limits. In Guildford those limits are tighter in conservation areas and on Green Belt land. We confirm what applies and secure a lawful development certificate from Guildford Borough Council where it is worth having.

Multi-storey extension in Guildford, Surrey. A completed Plan Hub project.
Example of our work. Multi-storey extension in Guildford, Surrey.

How the path runs in Guildford

The Plan Hub takes permitted development scheme work in Guildford from first idea to a construction-ready handover. Brief, measured survey, design, planning, tender, in order, held by one team that owns the thread.

Guildford Borough Council is the authority that decides any application in Guildford. We prepare the drawings and manage that submission, then hand the package to your builder. Our job stops where construction begins.

Common questions

What is permitted development in Guildford?

Permitted development is a set of national rules that allow certain extensions and changes without a full application. Limits on size, height, position and materials apply, and Guildford Borough Council can confirm a scheme qualifies through a lawful development certificate.

Should I get a lawful development certificate from Guildford Borough Council?

It is the written proof that work was lawful, and it removes doubt when you come to sell. For most permitted development schemes in Guildford it is worth securing. We prepare and submit it.

Does permitted development apply in conservation areas in Guildford?

Rights are reduced in conservation areas and can be removed entirely by an Article 4 direction. We check the position for your address before assuming anything.

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