Please note that following changes to the Permitted Development Order which came into effect on the 1st October 2007, paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 of the guide have changed.

Further information about the changes is on the new legislation web page.

Visual information detailing the changes is available using the interactive house on the Planning Portal.

Much of the day to day work of the planning office involves proposals to alter or enlarge dwellings. This guide is intended as a reference for householders, builders and developers intending to alter or extend residential buildings.  It sets out the City of York Council's policy in dealing with household planning applications and reflects common issues and decisions. The aim is to provide a consistent approach to dealing with this type of application.

Whilst the document sets out guidance on how the Council will consider applications for extensions, it can only be a guide.  There will be cases where the guidance does not cover the type of extension being proposed. In cases like this, the planning officer should be consulted before the application is submitted.

You can download the supplementary planning guidance on the right handside of this page