Extension with permitted development.

[gasanstuff]

Hi

I have just moved into a semi-detached bungalow with 2 tiny rooms in attic.
I am looking to extend as we have a huge plot but am unclear about the permitted development rules.
When it says i can build '3m' is this the distance from the back wall? Does this mean i can build 3m outwards but along the full width of bungalow?

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yes full width but depth restricted to 3m from the face of the existing rear wall.

You've probably found www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/extensions/

But this is a good read to the uninitiated, page 9 onwards http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/100806_PDforhouseholders_TechnicalGuidance.pdf

But really if you want to, funds permit and the property lends itself to it then don't limit yourself to 3m for the sake of a Planning Application! Daft to go through having an extension built to not get what you really want.