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, …
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 …
How to choose the right type of planning application
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 …