Porches are usually built to the front of a house covering the main entrance with a brick or stone base and have glazed windows on one or two sides and a door.
													
																	Front door canopy planning permission. 
									
	
		
	
																	A carport or canopy is best described as a roof supported by posts. 
																	This may be because the property in question is a listed building or because the property is located in a conservation area or within an area of outstanding natural beauty. 
																	Carports and canopies come under the same umbrella as outbuildings so dependant upon a few rules you may not need to gain planning permission from your local planning authority. 
																	I would like to erect a door canopy over my front door which opens directly onto a public pavement the porch height will be 2 8m off pavement and clearance from outer edge of canopy to edge of kerb will be 66m. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Can anyone tell me if i need planning permission please. 
																	Front door canopy planning permission front door canopy planning permission 26 jul 2020 a 40x40 metal building a popular size for home workshops and commercial garages as well. 
																	You must apply for full planning permission to install a canopy or awning to your shop front. 
																	Not quite an extension and not quite a conservatory a porch has its own rules for planning permission.