Permitted Development Rights for Building Flats on Top of Existing Buildings - A Roundup

Introduction

This short webinar will cover the Permitted Developments Rights (PDs) which were brought in to allow the extension of buildings upwards.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The extent of the existing PDs to extend residential properties and commercial properties
• Right to demolish and rebuild properties
• Proposals by the Government to extend these PD rights
• What needs to be taken into account when exercising these rights
• Possible exclusion of PD rights by Article 4 or condition
• Effect of requirement for adequate natural light and space

This webinar was recorded on 11th January 2024