Planning Permission Explained: When You Need It and When You Don’t

In this episode, we’re talking about planning permission — and how you can use permitted development rights to get the most out of your property projects. I’ll explain what you can do without needing full planning, and highlight the key caveats that can limit those rights. We’ll also cover the types of projects that always require full planning permission, and the important considerations even when permission isn’t technically needed. If planning has ever felt confusing or overwhelming, you’re not alone — it is a complex part of property investment. But with nearly 20 years of experience, I’ll help you make sense of it. Once you know the rules, it’s far more manageable, and there are real opportunities to move faster and grow your property business. So if planning has been holding you back, this episode is for you.  Topics covered in this episode:03:00 Understanding Permitted Development Rights12:01 Caveats and Restrictions in Permitted Development23:46 Navigating Conservation Areas and Planning Permissions31:11 Understanding Full Planning Permission Requirements39:36 Key Considerations Beyond Planning Permission - Did you find this episode useful? Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Got any questions? Join The HMO Community on Facebook! Connect with me on Instagram or Linkedin for daily HMO tips and advice!  If you want to join my 1-2-1 mentoring program, you can enquire here.  Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Join The HMO Roadmap on a Premium plan and get all-access to our award-winning library of 400+ resources to help you start, scale and systemise your HMO business. Get instant access here.