Is this really covered by Permitted Development?

[crxdave]

Reading through a Permitted Development guide on an architectural firm's website led me to the following... I always thought that the eaves height of the entire extension was caught by the "2 metres from any boundary" rule, not just the two storey part of the extension?

 

[John D v2.0]

Better to look on planning portal as that's more official.
I think they're fine but as with everything it's down to your local planning authority if they want to get strict about things.

 

[Nakajo]

Well, better to look at the legislation. That's the only official bit.

 

[garyo]

I always thought that the eaves height of the entire extension was caught by the "2 metres from any boundary" rule, not just the two storey part of the extension?

I agree - that was my understanding too.

 

[Nakajo]

There used to be a degree of uncertainty in this respect. However following a recent court case, the legislation was re-worded to remove the ambiguity, meaning that your understanding is the correct one.