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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.
3 May 2023
Large Rear Orangery Extension and Internal Alterations, forming a Living Room, Kitchen with Utility
I may have mentioned before that planning permission on a residential property lasts for three years before it runs out of time. The extension in...
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28 March 2023
A HIP TO GABLE ROOF CONVERSION WITH DORMER
CREATING NEW ATTIC BEDROOMS IN ROOF SPACE This project was to realise the potential of utilising the 'full' attic area for 2 spacious bedrooms with...
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26 October 2022
Remodel Your Home To Create That Extra Room.
Although there is turmoil in the housing market which can prevent moving to a larger property, there is always a need for families to have...
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19 October 2022
Do I Need Planning Permission If I Want To Build An Extension?
The answer is, Not Always In fact, in many cases you will be able to build an extension under Permitted Development (PD). These rules allow...
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11 October 2022
Attic Conversion - Do you Need an Extra Bedroom
The most cost effective way of creating a bedroom is to have an attic roof conversion. This room can be quite large compared to the...
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24 February 2022
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...
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7 September 2021
Additional Storeys/Extending Upwards on Dwelling Houses
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3 August 2020
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...
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28 July 2020
Now that we are Coming out of Lock down
Now that the country is coming out of Lock down, let's consider working on those much thought about house extensions and renovations. Throughout this last...
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19 May 2020
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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20 April 2020
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...
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28 November 2019
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...
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