Romford: front porch with PD checks and tidy detailing

The brief

Add a practical porch for storage and thermal comfort.

PD question answered

Do small porches need planning permission?
Usually no, if size and height limits are respected and it does not reduce highway visibility.

Constraints

• Limit size and height to PD thresholds
• Respect any highway visibility requirements
• Match existing facade character

What we did

• Kept the porch compact and aligned with PD size limits
• Matched materials for a cohesive elevation
• Documented limits for future compliance checks

Outcome

A simple, compliant upgrade with no planning delay.