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 …
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 …
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 …
Permitted development rights could allow you to build your extension without explicit planning permission. Section 55 of the Town & Country Planning Act defines ‘development’ as a building operation (structural …
Outside the realm of permitted development, explicit planning consent will be needed before you can build your extension. There are several different types of planning permission. They are not all …
There is a mechanism within the planning process that allows for small changes to plans that have already been approved. The average design time to produce a set of plans …
Under permitted development you are, as a homeowner, entitled to carry out certain works (including building an extension) without needing explicit planning consent. This is because said works are already …
London is one of the most influential cities in the world. Just like Paris, New York and Tokyo, all eyes of the world focus on the capital of the UK. For …
London is a city that has a long and distinguished history. Throughout the centuries, it has passed through eras such as the Georgian Era, the Victorian Era and right through …
We take great pride in our homes. Therefore, there comes a time when we feel the need to carry out renovation work but what reasons do you need to carry …
