| Home extension changes come into force |
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| Wednesday, 01 October 2008 | |
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New planning rules allowing the majority of homeowners to extend their homes without the need for planning permission have come into effect today.
The changes allow people to extend their home up and out for the first time without needing to pay the costs (up to £1000) or wait weeks to get planning permission to start building. Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint said: "The changes the government has made will mean about 80,000 households a year no longer have to get planning permission. “ |