Prior Approval Pack — £39
Prior Approval Pack for Larger Home Extensions
For England single-storey rear extensions that exceed standard Permitted Development depth but stay within the larger home extension limits. The Prior Approval (Larger Home Extension) scheme requires neighbour consultation before you build.
Quick answer
If our rules engine selects Prior Approval for your project, the £39 Prior Approval Pack gives you the statement, neighbour notification letter, checklist and supporting documents to submit to your council. Wales does not operate this scheme — Welsh equivalent projects go straight to full householder planning.
You provide the drawings. Council fees are paid separately. PlanningPackPro AI generates route-specific paperwork support based on your answers. It does not guarantee approval.
When this route may apply
- England single-storey rear extensions deeper than 3 m (attached) or 4 m (detached).
- Rear depth still within 6 m (attached) or 8 m (detached) and overall height ≤ 4 m.
- Property is a house, not a flat or maisonette, and not listed.
- No Article 4 Direction removing Permitted Development rights.
When professional advice may be needed
- Listed buildings or properties on designated land.
- Two-storey rear extensions — conservatively escalated to full planning.
- Properties in Wales — the larger-home-extension scheme does not exist there.
- Contradictory inputs or uncertain measurements.
What PlanningPackPro AI can generate
- Prior Approval (Larger Home Extension) statement document.
- Neighbour notification letter, ready to print.
- Supporting documents checklist.
- 10 most recent nearby planning applications.
- Local architects list with contact details.
- Pre-filled application summary.
- Downloadable PDF.
What you still need to provide
- Architectural drawings showing the existing and proposed extension.
- The £249 council fee, paid separately via the Planning Portal.
- Any structural information or surveys the council asks for.
- Final review before submission.
Council / Planning Portal fees
Paid separately to your council — not to PlanningPackPro AI. Confirm the current figure on the Planning Portal before paying.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| England — Prior Approval (Larger Home Extension) | £249 |
| Wales | Scheme does not apply — see Full Householder Pack |