As a general rule, in a conservation area, permitted development rights are very highly limited. That’s largely due to restrictions placed by the national planning policy. On top of that,…
Converting a detached garage into a granny flat or an annexe is certainly possible in the UK, but it does come with a few caveats and considerations which need to…
Dropping a kerb is essential to do if you plan to create off street parking in the form of a driveway that will be accessible only via crossing the pavement….
Builders have a range of different rights and obligations when working on any project in the UK, as do all professionals and legal bodies involved in the process. The rights…
Electric cars are growing in popularity every single day in the UK. With so many changes being planned for the UK and its carbon emissions, electric cars are now more…
House extensions are a hugely popular home renovation, but one common question is how an architect should be involved in the process. Simply put, you do not always need an…
A common mystery in the world of new builds is if you can or can’t extend them, and if so, what actually goes into the process. In a nutshell, with…
In a nutshell, you will almost certainly need planning permission for a wrap around extension rather than using your permitted development rights. The sheer size of a wrap around by…
If you build without planning permission but your project required it, the council will consider this a planning breach, and give a retrospective planning application. If planning is then denied,…
Building regulations are a fundamental part of most building projects, and ultimately, yes you do need building regulations approval if you are constructing or extending anything, or even making many…
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