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Many of you may or may not be aware of the recent changes to UK permitted development rules which came into force on May 30 th 2013 and will remain in place until May 30 th 2016. What is ‘Permitted Development’? How does this affect me? Single storey rear extensions must not exceed the 4M height limit.
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