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Planning, permitted development and what the rules actually say.
56 articles written by Chris since 2019, usually after a question came up often enough to be worth answering properly.
20 May 2024
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF HAVING A GARDEN ROOM AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR GARDEN?
If you find that you use your garden a lot during the summer months and because of your house's orientation, there isn't any sun on...
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19 May 2024
Is Planning Permission Required for a House Extension?
The need for planning permission for a house extension depends on various factors such as the size of the extension, its location, and local regulations....
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31 March 2024
Need an Extra Bedroom? Build Over Your Garage at the Side
If you need another room, whether it be a bedroom or a study, have you considered building over your existing garage at the side. This...
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31 March 2024
Do I Need Planning Permission When Building an Extension?
Not Always – The 2 images above show typical extensions that can be built without Planning Permission In many cases you will be able to...
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18 March 2024
Designing your New Room in the Roof space (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 to...
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18 March 2024
Designing your New Room in the Roof space (part 1)
This blog is part 1 on the options available to extend your house with an attic conversion. Firstly I am assuming you have space in...
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15 February 2024
Strategies and Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home Extension
Do you dream about building an energy-efficient and eco-friendly home extension? To achieve it, you should always use materials that are eco-friendly, sustainable, and capable...
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30 January 2024
The Benefits of Residential House Extensions Over Moving
In the ever-evolving landscape of homeownership, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads when their living space no longer meets their needs. The decision to...
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30 January 2024
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...
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29 January 2024
What is Planning Permitted Development (PD)
Permitted development rights allow homeowners to make certain extensions to their properties without the need for planning permission. These rights are granted by local planning...
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29 January 2024
The Council Permissions Required to Build an Extension
In the UK, building a house extension typically involves obtaining planning permission and complying with building regulations. Planning permission is needed to ensure the project...
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24 October 2023
Convert your Garage to a Living Room
Do you have an integral garage or a garage attached to your house? If, like a lot of people, you don't put a car in...
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