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Porch permitted development rules

Class D gives small ground-floor porches automatic permitted development rights.

External ground floor area must not exceed 3m², and height must not exceed 3m.

No part of the porch can be within 2m of any boundary with a highway.

Permitted Development & Cost Checker

England only. Takes about a minute.

Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Guidance, not legal advice.