Kitchen Extension Planning Permission in Dundee

Many single-storey rear kitchen extensions in Dundee fall under permitted development, but Scotland has its own permitted development rules, separate from England's, and its own thresholds - an England-focused guide won't reliably apply here. Scotland also requires a separate building warrant confirming the construction meets building standards, a distinct process from planning permission that's usually needed regardless.

Where it gets more complicated

A significant share of Dundee's older housing is tenement flats rather than standalone terraces - extending a ground-floor tenement flat is a genuinely different project from extending a standalone house, and often needs consent from other owners in the building on top of the council's own planning and building warrant processes. Dundee's Victorian tenements and terraces, particularly around Stobswell and the West End, are the areas where this comes up most.

Get it confirmed, don't assume it

Check both planning status and building warrant requirements with Dundee City Council before committing to a design. A builder with genuine local experience will already be comfortable managing both processes together.