How far can you extend without planning permission 2021 UK?
Ava Robinson
Published May 03, 2026
The recent relaxation of permitted developments means that homeowners are now able to add extensions without needing planning permissions. You can add a home extension or conservatory up to six metres, or eight metres if your home is detached, without needing to apply for planning permission.
How far can you extend with planning permission UK 2021?
PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RULES FOR EXTENSIONSUnder the new rules you can extend to eight metres for detached homes or six for all other types of homes. For extensions that are over four metres you will need to give notification to your neighbours and with objections you may not be able to build an extension this large.