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Do I need permission to work from home?

You do not necessarily need planning permission to work from home. However, the key test is whether there is a material change of use to the dwelling as a result of the business.

You can find more information on working from home in our 'Do you need permission' section1.


  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/working-from-home/planning-permission

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