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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.
19 October 2023
Get Ready For An Early Start Next Year
If you are thinking of having an extension on your house, for whatever reason, now is the time to start putting down your ideas on...
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10 October 2023
Great Large Modern House with 3 Living Areas and Kitchen
A Great Large Modern House with 3 Living Areas and Kitchen 4 Bedrooms with ensuites. Client requested it looked like a dormer bungalow as it...
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28 September 2023
Why choose Homeplan Designs as your Architectural Designer?
For all your Extension Plan needs: Kitchen Extension Plans Attic Conversions Hip to Gable Rooflifts with Dormers Orangery / Sunlounge Extension Plans Granny Flats Garage...
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25 September 2023
A Discussion about Heat Loss from Your Extension
In the attempt to achieve Net Zero the government makes sure that the Building Regulations insulation values are regularly upgraded to achieve a better level...
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23 September 2023
I Really like my Job as an Architectural Designer
Recently I was asked by a couple to advise on a possible extension on their home. They were having another child and didn't have another...
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20 September 2023
Important Steps For Creating a New Home
Now it is the time for you to renovate an existing building structure or build a new one. Creating a new house plans Blackpool is...
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15 September 2023
REFURBISHED HOUSE WITH REAR BALCONY TO FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM
My client purchased an old semi-detached property. This had the benefit of already having a large two-story flat roof extension at the rear The internals...
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15 September 2023
Deciding What to Have as an Extension to Your Living Space - Orangery versus Conservatory
I am often asked to produce plans for an extension to form an additional living area as an extension to the rear or side of...
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22 August 2023
Important Considerations for a Successful House Plans
House plans cannot be done in a day. Making a proper house plan takes a lot of effort and research. From assessing the plot size...
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19 July 2023
Important Things to Consider before Locking in on an Extension Plan
House extension is one of the most challenging home improvement tasks. It is a process that needs proper planning and execution. As a homeowner, it...
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14 June 2023
What Are the Best House Plans in Blackpool?
Looking for a reasonably priced design? Here are some of our top house plans that are also economical. Keep an eye out for rooms with...
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16 May 2023
What are the Benefits of House Extension Plans?
Many people realise that they should have spent more money on a home addition. Do you want to increase the size of your home to...
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