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Extending Buildings upwards in London and in the UK
Permitted Development  ·  Upward Extensions
Upward Extensions: Adding 2 Storeys to Blocks of Flats Without Planning Permission

Do you own a block of flats and would like to extend upwards to add more apartments?  From 1 August 2020, you might be able to add two storeys on top without needing planning permission. The government is hoping this […]

13th August 2020

Upward Extensions New Permitted Development rights
Permitted Development  ·  Upward Extensions
Extending Buildings Upwards: The Future of Housing [August 2020]

The government is in the middle of making major changes to planning rules in England. Some of the changes have come as big surprises. But the new permitted development rights to extend upwards had been talked about for a long […]

12th August 2020

Mansard roof extension in London
Mansard Extension  ·  Planning Permission
Practical Steps to Design a Successful Mansard Extension and Get Planning Permission

You’ve decided that your house isn’t big enough for you and your family, or for your tenants. And you’ve decided that the best option is extending upwards, and you’ve heard that the way you will get the most space is […]

29th July 2020

license to alter application Grosvenor Belgravia
Home Renovation
Licence to Alter Application: Obtain Permission From Your Freeholder

A lot of people think that owning a property gives them the right to do what they want with it. As anyone who has had to apply for planning permission has learned, that’s not true.  But if you are a […]

6th July 2020

architect fees
Residential Architects
Architects Fees in the UK: How Much Does an Architect Cost in 2020

So here you are on an architect’s website, which means it is very likely that you are thinking about building something: a kitchen extension, the renovation of a listed building, your dream home, or maybe you want to construct several […]

2nd July 2020

RIBA Plan of Work
Planning Permission  ·  Property Development  ·  Residential Architects
How to Use RIBA 2020 Plan of Work: RIBA Design Stages Explained

How should a construction project be organised, from start to finish?  The RIBA Plan of Work is considered by many to be the definitive answer to that question. Since 1964 The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been setting […]

4th June 2020

Planning Permission for swimming pool
Permitted Development  ·  Planning Permission
Can I Build an Outdoor Swimming Pool Without Planning Permission?

If there is one thing everyone has learned during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s that if you are lucky enough to have a home with outdoor space, you should make the most of it. And if you can exercise and get […]

2nd June 2020

Planning Application Process
Planning Permission
Planning Application Process Infographic: Timeline & Flowchart

Wondering about the planning application process? If you’re having a hard time understanding the planning application timeline – worry no more! We know that the planning system can seem like a total labyrinth with all its stages and steps, so […]

12th May 2020

Discharging Planning Conditions
Planning Permission
Discharging Planning Conditions: Everything You Need to Know

You’ve got planning permission. Congratulations! Pour yourself a glass of bubbly. You’ve passed the first great landmark on the road to a completed project. We’re absolutely not going to underplay what a great moment this is.  However, what you shouldn’t […]

11th May 2020

The Four Year Rule
Certificate of Lawfulness
The Four Year Rule Explained: Certificate of Lawfulness Application for Existing Use or Development [2020 Update]

Here’s your issue: you – or the previous owner – made changes to a property without getting the planning permission that was required. One common situation is you converted a house into flats. If you didn’t realise that you were […]

11th May 2020

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