Searching for permitted development Winchester, do I need planning Winchester, PD rules 2025?

If you’re in Littleton, Harestock, Compton, Otterbourne, Shawford or Sutton Scotney, you may be able to extend or alter your home under Permitted Development (PD)—no full planning application required.

PD at a glance (2025)

• Rear extensions: Often allowed within depth/height limits (materials to be “similar”).
• Loft conversions: Rooflights and some rear dormers within volume & height caps.
• Outbuildings: Garden rooms incidental to the house; not self-contained dwellings.
• Porches, rooflights, solar PV: Frequently PD if dimensional rules are met.

Caveats: PD can be restricted by Article 4 Directions, conservation areas (e.g., St Cross, Hyde), listed buildings, and your home’s original volume.

Quick homeowner checklist

• Measure depth, eaves/ridge heights, and boundary distances.
• Confirm your property’s PD status (previous extensions may have used up your allowance).
• Check for protected trees and build-over sewers.
• Keep external materials visually consistent.

Common PD pitfalls near Winchester

• Side streets in the city centre: Article 4 can remove PD rights.
• Roof form changes visible from the highway (front dormers) rarely PD.
• Outbuildings too high within 2 m of a boundary (max 2.5 m overall).

Free PD Check (Winchester Area):
Book a free 15-minute call to confirm if your idea is Permitted Development in Littleton, Harestock, Compton or Shawford. We’ll flag risks and suggest the safest route.