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Swimming pools
Understanding Planning Permission for Swimming Pools
Outdoor Swimming Pools: Permitted Development
Indoor Swimming Pools and Pool Halls: Permitted Development
When to Consult Your Local Planning Authority
Building Regulations for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Saunas
When to Consult Your Local Planning Authority
Many swimming pool installations typically qualify as 'permitted development,' which means you might not need a full planning application. However, if you're ever uncertain, you should always consult your Local Planning Authority (LPA).
You'll definitely want to get in touch with your LPA, especially if your property, or the land around it, falls into any of these special categories:
Your property is located within a 'Designated Area,' such as a National Park, The Broads, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or a World Heritage Site.
Your land is part of the Green Belt.
Your home is a Listed Building.
Your property is situated within a Conservation Area.
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