Outdoor Swimming Pools: Permitted Development

Dreaming of adding an outdoor swimming pool to your home? You'll be pleased to know that, in many cases, you won't need to apply for planning permission. This is because your proposed pool project might qualify under what's known as 'permitted development' rules.

Planning authorities typically view a swimming pool as something 'incidental' to your main dwelling. This means it's considered an addition that enhances your overall enjoyment of your property, rather than being a primary structure itself.

Therefore, you can often proceed with constructing your outdoor pool without submitting a formal planning application. However, this is only possible if your plans strictly adhere to the exact restrictions and conditions that apply to permitted development for 'outbuildings'.