What is Permitted Development Rights (PDR)?

Permitted Development Rights (PDR) allow certain types of building work in England to be carried out without a full planning application, under rights granted by Parliament in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015. Typical permitted works include single-storey rear extensions (up to 4m for detached houses), loft conversions within volume limits, outbuildings and some changes of use. PDR is restricted or removed in Conservation Areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks and for listed buildings. Local authorities can also remove specific PDR through an Article 4 Direction. Some larger extensions require prior approval from the local planning authority.