The Order sets out 84 separate classes of development for which a grant of planning permission is automatically given. The 84 classes are spread across 33 parts as set out in Schedule 2 to the Order.
It should be noted that whilst this list is an accurate representation of the headings contained in the 1995 document, (a) many amendations have been made since, and (b) the document also describes general exceptions to the conditions.
| Part |
Class |
Permitted Development |
| 1 |
A |
Development within the curtilage of a dwelling-house. The enlargement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse |
| 1 |
B |
The enlargement of a dwellinghouse consisting of an addition or alteration to its roof. |
| 1 |
C |
Any other addition to the roof of a dwelling-house. |
| 1 |
D |
The erection or construction of a porch outside any external door of a dwelling-house |
| 1 |
E |
The provision within the curtilage of a dwelling-house, of any building or enclosure, swimming or other pool required for a purpose, incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse, or the maintenance, improvement or other alteration of such a building or enclosure. |
| 1 |
F |
The provision within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse of a hard surface for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse. |
| 1 |
G |
The erection of provision within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse of a container for the storage of oil for domestic heating. |
| 1 |
H |
The installation, alteration or replacement of a satellite antenna on a dwellinghouse or within the curtillage of a dwellinghouse. |
| 2 |
A to C |
Minor Operations |
| 3 |
A to G |
Changes of use |
| 4 |
A to B |
Temporary Building uses |
| 5 |
A to B |
Caravan sites |
| 6 |
A to C |
Agricultural buildings and operations |
| 7 |
A |
Forestry buildings and operations |
| 8 |
A to D |
Industrial and warehouse development |
| 9 |
A |
Repairs to unadopted streets and private ways |
| 10 |
A |
Repairs to Services |
| 11 |
A |
Development under local or private Acts or Orders |
| 12 |
A to B |
Development by local authorities |
| 13 |
A |
Development by Local Highway Authorities |
| 14 |
A |
Development by drainage bodies |
| 15 |
A |
Development by National Rivers Authority |
| 16 |
A |
Development by or on behalf of sewerage under-takers |
| 17 |
A to J |
Development by statutory undertakers |
| 18 |
A to I |
Aviation Development |
| 19 |
A to C |
Development ancillary to mining operations |
| 20 |
A to E |
Coal mining development by the Coal Authority Licensed Operators |
| 21 |
A to B |
Waste tipping at a mine |
| 22 |
A to B |
Mineral exploration |
| 23 |
A to B |
Removal of material from mineral-working deposits |
| 24 |
A |
Development by telecommunications code system operators |
| 25 |
A to B |
Other telecommunications development |
| 26 |
A |
Development by the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England |
| 27 |
A |
Use by members of certain recreational organizations |
| 28 |
A |
Development at amusement parks |
| 29 |
A |
Driver information systems |
| 30 |
A |
Toll road facilities |
| 31 |
A to B |
Demolition of Buildings |
| 32 |
A |
Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals |
| 33 |
A |
Closed circuit television cameras |
