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This article... http://planninglawblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/permitted-development-excluded-in-aonb.html ...details most of the implications on PD within an AONB.

Cheers gents. I didn't actually see anything in the order regarding doing works "in the same operation". Obviously in appeal cases that has been an issue though. So I guess it is a case of fit the new front door - put tools away - get tools out - build porch around existing doorway under...

I prefer your interpretation woody! That's my understanding of it. In theory there is no limit to the number of porches you could attach to the front of your house, providing you meet all the other dimensional criteria.

Thanks for the reply Tony. So are you saying adding a porch under Permitted Development only applies to original doorways? i.e. (from the section covering extensions) “Original” - means a building as it existed on 1 July 1948 where it was built before that date, and as it was built when built...

Morning all. Just wondered if I could canvass opinion on the above. Background - we purchased a semi in an AONB, with permission granted for a 2 story side extension, which is currently being built. Part of the plans involved relocating the "front" door from the side elevation, and cutting a...

Oh that's a relief then. I just thought it a bit odd to leave it until it was supporting all the new upper story: The steelwork has been in place for over 2 months, and load bearing the upper story for weeks, which is why I was surprised to see the prop appear last night. But sounds...

Hi all, First post on here, but I have used the site hundreds of times (it usually pops up on Google searches!), so appreciate all the good info and have read with interest numerous post by some of the regulars (woody, noseall, Richard C etc). 8) We are renovating a house and have also...