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- Permitted Development (PD)
- Rights allowing specific home improvements without applying for full planning permission, subject to limits.
- Building Regulations (Building Control)
- Statutory health, safety, and energy efficiency standards governing design and materials. Legally separate from planning permission.
- Damp Proof Course (DPC)
- A horizontal barrier in walls (usually plastic or slate) designed to prevent moisture rising from the ground.
- Lawful Development Certificate (LDC)
- A legal document issued by your local council confirming that your building work was lawful under permitted development.