One of the most obvious projects you can tackle without planning permission is decorative internal renovations, including the addition of a new kitchen or bathroom. Even if you’re switching rooms around and moving the position of rooms (along with plumbing and pipework to go with it), there’s no planning permission needed. You can even move a bathroom from downstairs to upstairs! The only exception to this is if you live in a listed or conservation building which protects your house in order for it to stay true to its original form. In this case, the rules will vary, so check with your local council about what you can and can’t do. Otherwise, you can get stuck in with a sander and paintbrush!placeholder image
One of the most obvious projects you can tackle without planning permission is decorative internal renovations, including the addition of a new kitchen or bathroom. Even if you’re switching rooms around and moving the position of rooms (along with plumbing and pipework to go with it), there’s no planning permission needed. You can even move a bathroom from downstairs to upstairs! The only exception to this is if you live in a listed or conservation building which protects your house in order for it to stay true to its original form. In this case, the rules will vary, so check with your local council about what you can and can’t do. Otherwise, you can get stuck in with a sander and paintbrush!

Check out these 21 home improvement projects you can do without needing planning permission

By Kyle Wilson
Published 24th Aug 2020, 12:29 BST

Apart from the obvious lick of paint or a new carpet, here are some home improvements you can carry out without going through the expensive and timely process of planning permission.

The research is all done and we’ve uncovered at least 21 house renovation projects you can tackle to upgrade your home without going through the painful planning permission process. Take a look at the list below.

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Whether it’s a warehouse, a barn or something more quirky, planning permission is not always required to convert a non-domestic building into your dream home. This depends entirely on the nature of the building, its location and its use. Therefore, you will need to notify the council of your intentions and they will let you know if it is doable or not.

21. Convert Non-Domestic Buildings

Whether it’s a warehouse, a barn or something more quirky, planning permission is not always required to convert a non-domestic building into your dream home. This depends entirely on the nature of the building, its location and its use. Therefore, you will need to notify the council of your intentions and they will let you know if it is doable or not. Photo: Russell Jones.

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