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The new planning reforms that could help self-builders fix Britain’s broken housing market
By Joseph Mullane published
Is the government shifting power away from big builders to local people?

Self builder who faced homelessness due to bungalow demolition order defies councils demands
By Joseph Mullane published
Bungalow dispute in Birmingham enters new phase after deadline passes

Will selling your home with planning permission always bring in the big bucks, or does a 'sold as seen' approach sometimes reap more rewards?
By Sarah Harley published
It's easy to assume planning permission adds value to your property at resale – but is this always true? We explore when it might be best to leave well alone

Winner of £6m Omaze home still hasn't been given keys due to planning problems
By Joseph Mullane published
Questions mount over Omaze’s handling of planning issues delaying luxury home prize

Do you need planning permission for a pergola? In some circumstances, yes
By Joseph Mullane published
Many homeowners fail to realise that their new pergola could need planning permission. We reveal when it does and doesn't require permission

Controversy over former Premier League footballer’s home extension approved under delegated powers
By Joseph Mullane published
Neighbours slam 'overwhelming' plans for ex-footballer’s Norwich home as council approval sparks backlash

'We took a huge risk buying a plot with refused planning permission' – our self-build expert shares this tricky journey and why he'd do it all over again
By Mark Stevenson published
Self-build expert Mark Stevenson shares his own plot-finding journey from start to finish

120ft mast plan sparks outrage amid concerns over ‘sneaky’ approval route
By Joseph Mullane published
Plans for a towering telecom mast sparks fierce debate as local politicians claim it should face proper scrutiny

Planning permission in minutes? Meet the AI tool that’s changing the game to speed up approvals
By Joseph Mullane published
Could all paper-based applications become digital? The government certainly hopes so and is using the power of AI to help achieve it

Britain’s housing crisis gets a lifeline with £39bn committed to building affordable homes in Spending Review
By Joseph Mullane published
The government has committed an unprecedented £39 billion over the next decade to build 1.5 million affordable homes, signaling a significant, long-term push to ease the nation's housing crisis
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