Porches

Building a porch at ground level and under 30 square metres in floor area is normally exempt from the need for building regulation approval.

This is provided that glazing¹ and any fixed electrical installations² comply with the appropriate sections of building regulations.

For a porch to be exempt from building regulations approval:

• the front entrance door between the existing house and the new porch must remain in place
• if the house has ramped or level access for disabled people, the porch must not adversely affect access.

Please note: The three square metres Permitted Development limit is separate from the 30 square metres referred to in the Building Regulations.

Further information

A planning consultant may help with the smooth running of your project. To find an accurate consultancy quote, explore Studio Charrette's calculators³.

1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/doors-and-windows/building-regulations
2. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/electrics/building-regulations-general-information
3. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator