{"id":16725,"date":"2020-10-21T13:19:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T12:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canopiesuk.co.uk\/home-garden\/?p=16725"},"modified":"2025-05-23T16:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:50:26","slug":"do-you-need-planning-permission-for-a-garden-canopy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canopiesuk.co.uk\/home-garden\/blog\/do-you-need-planning-permission-for-a-garden-canopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need planning permission for a garden canopy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you need planning permission for a garden canopy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The short answer is no. It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll need planning permission for a home or garden canopy, unless it\u2019s very large or you already have additions to the property\u2019s floorplan.<\/p>\n

Canopies are considered extensions and their dimensions must fall within the \u201cpermitted development\u201d allowance every home has. The allowance is 50% of the total original footprint of the building. If your proposed canopy or extension is under this allowance, you don\u2019t need permission.<\/p>\n

NB: If your home is listed or in a conservation area, you may need permission regardless of the size.<\/em><\/p>\n

At what size would you need planning permission for a garden canopy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If the surface area of your proposed canopy (plus any previous extensions) is greater than 50% of the floor space of your home, then you need planning permission. However, this is an unlikely scenario. To build a canopy to cover a vehicle or patio, the plans typically fall within the \u201cpermitted development\u201d area where planning permission isn\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n

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Can the garden canopy be anywhere on the property?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There are restrictions on fitting a canopy too near a highway or road, which means some homeowners wouldn\u2019t be permitted to install a canopy on the front of their home. Any construction must be at least 3.5 metres away from roads.<\/p>\n

What if you do need planning permission for your canopy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you do need to seek planning permission, we deal with this process for you. We carry out site surveys where our surveyors take detailed measurements and advise on the necessary next steps. We can provide measurements to support you in the planning permission process.<\/p>\n

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Is a home and garden canopy considered to be a temporary structure?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Canopies are subject to the same permissions as any other structure i.e. the permitted development scheme. However, they don\u2019t usually require building regulations. They are much easier to remove than brick structures, but they aren\u2019t temporary. Canopies are durable and long lasting. Our systems are made with glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and come with 5 or 10-year maintenance-free guarantees.<\/p>\n

Every canopy is built using site-specific calculations. These calculations test your designs against potential wind and snow loads, guaranteeing structural safety. Site-specific calculations also make it easy for your canopy to be fitted first time around, and the install only lasts a few hours.<\/p>\n

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What type of home and garden canopy can you get?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The canopy you choose depends on what you\u2019ll use it for. They can be attached to your house or be installed freestanding. You choose exactly the colour you want.<\/p>\n

The options:<\/u><\/p>\n