
Thinking of a Home Extension and Renovation
Now that the country is coming out of Lock down and we have a choice as to whether we wear masks, let’s consider working on those much thought about house extensions and renovations. Throughout...

Additional Storeys/Extending Upwards on Dwelling Houses

SO, THE FORECAST IS TO GET BETTER! GREAT NEWS! WHY NOT EXTEND YOUR LIVING AREA
Various Extensions - Dormer, Orangery and Bedroom Balcony, with Study Annex So, the forecast is to get better! Great news! Why not extend your home and have an indoor/ outdoor living area! Give...

Now that we are Coming out of Lock down
Lets Get Your Home Extension and Renovation Ideas on Paper Now that the country is coming out of Lock down, let’s consider working on those much thought about house extensions and renovations....

Do I Need Planning Permission When Building an Extension?
Not Always In many cases you will be able to build an extension under Permitted Development (PD). These rules allow certain works to be carried out to your home providing you meet the criteria....

Let’s get your House Extension Designs approved
These are strange times, but we must keep ourselves busy. First, let me give a big thanks to the NHS staff and Key Workers who have been amazing throughout this world wide ordeal. Without them I...

New attic conversion Part 2
This blog is part 2 on the options available to extend your house with an attic conversion Of course, one of the main things needed to create attic space which can be used for bedrooms is to be able...

New Attic Conversion (part 1)
Making good use of the Attic Space in your Property Your Choice of the Type of Extension to Create that extra Space. Choice 1 - An attic Conversion. This blog is part 1 on the options available to...

Time to think about that House Refurbishment.
Internal Refurbishment Giving Spacious Rooms Now that the kids are back at school it is time to consider that house refurbishment you have been promising youself. If you move quickly there is still...

GETTING YOUR NEW ROOM DESIGNED AND BUILT
A New Ground Floor Orangery and Kitchen Extension Now, dare I say it! Brexit is on the horizon! Let’s get extending and making use of extra room and adding value to our homes! It’s far less...

What can stop Permitted Development – based on planning directive of Oct. 1st 2008.
What can stop an Extension being Permitted Development- based on Planning Directive of Oct. 1st 2008. Permitted development is NOT requiring Planning Permission ie you can build your extension using...

Need an extra bedroom – Extending and remodelling versus Moving house
A discussion on the cost effective way of getting that extra room on your house There are many reasons why we at Homeplan Designs are called in to create extra rooms for a client. This is often...

Good News -. the time limit of 30th May 2019 for permitted development rules for large rear extensions has been removed
Permitted Development Rights for Larger Rear Ground Floor Extensions Here at Homeplan Designs we had been patiently waiting to see what was going to happen to the large rear extension rules that...

Extension to form Granny Flat
Extension to form Granny Flat In the current monetary climate it can be difficult for your son or daughter to buy their own house. Not only is the deposit beyond their means, getting the required...