Orpington: front porch within PD limits

The brief

Add a welcoming entrance with storage and thermal benefits.

PD question answered

Can I build a porch without planning permission?
Usually yes, if size, height, and highway visibility limits are respected.

Constraints

• Keep footprint small and height controlled
• Avoid visibility issues near the street
• Match the existing facade

What we did

• Kept the porch compact with compliant height
• Chose materials to match the main house
• Logged measurements for PD certainty

Outcome

A tidy, compliant porch with no planning delay.