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Planning permission

Get to grips with what self builders and homeowners deem to be the most confusing part of a building project — planning permission. With our expert advice and easy-to-understand information, we help you avoid a planning battle.

Browse the posts below to find out more about Conservation Areas, Permitted Development Rights, building in rural areas and much more

Advice VAT

Guide to Demolishing a House

Mezzanine level in a converted stone barn
Advice Permitted development

Barn Conversions and Permitted Development

a transformed council house with split level kitchen diner
Advice Home improvement Permitted development

20 Things You Can Do Without Planning Permission

A conservation area
Advice Conservation Area Permitted development

A Guide to Conservation Areas

looking at planning permission in the outskirts of a country village
Blog

Does our Planning System Need Overhauling?

Charlie Luxton's house as viewed from stable conversion
Blog

Discharging Planning Conditions

planning permission application land visual impact assessment
Advice

Landscape Visual Impact Assessment for Charlie’s Project

site plan on planning permission application
Advice

Planning Permission: New Home or Extension?

rear elevation of country home before extension
Blog

Applying for Planning Permission for an Extension

traditional style home in the countryside built with planning permission
Advice Permitted development

Complete Guide to Planning Permission

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