Porches

Conditions

A small porch, although normally classed as a house extension, is often exempt from planning permission. To be classed as a porch it would need to be attached to an existing doorway.

You will need to apply for permission if at least one of the following circumstances apply:

The ground area (measured externally) is more than 3 square metres.
It is higher than 3 metres above ground level.
It is less than 2 metres away from the boundary with a highway. Highways includes all public roads, footpaths and bridleways.
It is attached to another extension.
The property (or part of the property) is a Listed Building.
There is a planning condition attached to a previous permission that restricts permitted development rights.

Points to Note

If in any doubt about whether or not permission is required, please email planning.control@darlington.gov.uk or contact the planning duty officer on 01325 388361.
If you wish to receive a formal letter stating whether or not planning permission is required for your proposed development, please see Permitted Development Enquiries.
If any structural work is involved, Building Control Consent may also be required. This is entirely separate from Planning (see Planning compared to Building Control).