The best time to serve party wall notice to neighbours
Having established that you will need to serve party wall notice to neighbours sometime in advance of starting the build to avoid the risks of not serving party wall notice …
The risks of not serving a party wall notice to neighbours
If the type of extension you are soon to build is deemed notifyable under the 1996 Party Wall etc. Act, then you are obliged to serve notice to the relevant …
Do I have to notify the neighbours about my extension?
Now that you have agreed upon a proposed scheme with your Architect, it is essential to know if your neighbour(s) need to be told about your plans. If they do, …
What happens if my planning application is refused
You may have produced a great design that ticks at the planning boxes, but still find that your proposed development still comes up short. If your planning application is refused, …
Duty planner advice service: how to get free planning advice
The Duty Planning service provides handy (usually) free advice to homeowners on general non-specific planning process related matters. It gives homeowners the opportunity to talk informally with a Planning Officer …
How Homeowners Can Help Architects at the Start of a New Project
The start of a new project is an exciting time for homeowners, but sometimes that enthusiasm can impede the architectural process. Here are 5 pointers to help the design and …
How pre-application advice could help your planning application
You could increase the chances of a successful planning application by taking pre-application advice. Pre-application advice, or ‘pre-app’ in planning parlance, is a function within the planning process that allows …
What Factors Affect a Planning Application?
The London Plan is a statutory document written by the Mayor of London’s office setting out the spacial development strategy for Greater London. Then at a more local level, every …
Do all properties qualify for permitted development rights?
By now you know about all the things you can do to your home with permitted development rights. But these rights are not universal. Knowing what the restrictions are will …