Councillors shouldn't be able to veto approved self build sites, new report says No more death by committee? Why Tier A Classification could be a gamechanger for self-builders The new planning reforms that could help self-builders fix Britain’s broken housing market 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 Bungalow dispute in Birmingham enters new phase after deadline passes Latest about planning If you buy a plot with planning permission, can you build something else? By Jayne Dowle published 11 April 25 Buying a plot with planning permission already agreed can be a plus, but if you want to change things, it’s important to know the pitfalls Kelsey Grammer uses planning 'technicality' to get home extension approved By Joseph Mullane published 10 April 25 Kelsey Grammar and his wife Kayte Walsh have used what locals have described as a "loophole" to demolish and rebuild their post-medieval home Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension By Joseph Mullane published 5 April 25 Waverley Borough Council defends the charges but local residents are calling for greater transparency around the "CIL fees" Green belt planning loopholes — fact or fiction? By Sarah Harley published 4 April 25 While building on green belt may seem impossible, armed with the right knowledge and expertise there are ways to get permission say the experts, and here's how Sarah Beeny faces demolition order for £3million home after faltering in her latest planning application submission By Joseph Mullane published 26 March 25 The renovations to her home featured in the latest series of her show New Life in the Country The Shark House that sparked one of the most famous planning disputes in the country is now available to rent By Joseph Mullane published 24 March 25 The 25ft shark was once the source of a major planning dispute has become an iconic landmark Homeowner has solar panel application rejected — only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next door By Joseph Mullane published 20 March 25 The homeowner fights the plans for a 2,200-acre solar farm after his local council blocked his own panel plans Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension By Joseph Mullane published 19 March 25 The builder ignored repeated requests to remove the extension but now has finally begun demolition work Industry says Planning & Infrastructure Bill offers a 'blueprint for the future, but will it be built to last?' By Joseph Mullane published 17 March 25 As millions are set to be affected by the government's new Planning & Infrastructure Bill we reveal what the industry says the impact will be and how much success it will have Wealthy businessman battles council over 10-year land use claim for outbuildings and tennis court By Joseph Mullane published 15 March 25 Mark Hepburn carried out the work without planning permission after claiming it qualified for permitted development rights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1I never start a decorating project without this £9 Amazon buy by my side — this is why you need to add one to your tool collection26 simple tricks designers use to make a patio look expensive – they're the perfect way to get a chic patio upgrade for less3I was going to buy a pressure washer this Prime Day, but I picked up this £2 product to refresh my patio instead4A home for life — how this couple created their dream home on a dream plot in the Cotswolds5I'm a hot, light sleeper and this super-quiet, desk-to-pedestal fan has rescued me from sleepless summer nights Our sponsors
If you buy a plot with planning permission, can you build something else? By Jayne Dowle published 11 April 25 Buying a plot with planning permission already agreed can be a plus, but if you want to change things, it’s important to know the pitfalls
Kelsey Grammer uses planning 'technicality' to get home extension approved By Joseph Mullane published 10 April 25 Kelsey Grammar and his wife Kayte Walsh have used what locals have described as a "loophole" to demolish and rebuild their post-medieval home
Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension By Joseph Mullane published 5 April 25 Waverley Borough Council defends the charges but local residents are calling for greater transparency around the "CIL fees"
Green belt planning loopholes — fact or fiction? By Sarah Harley published 4 April 25 While building on green belt may seem impossible, armed with the right knowledge and expertise there are ways to get permission say the experts, and here's how
Sarah Beeny faces demolition order for £3million home after faltering in her latest planning application submission By Joseph Mullane published 26 March 25 The renovations to her home featured in the latest series of her show New Life in the Country
The Shark House that sparked one of the most famous planning disputes in the country is now available to rent By Joseph Mullane published 24 March 25 The 25ft shark was once the source of a major planning dispute has become an iconic landmark
Homeowner has solar panel application rejected — only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next door By Joseph Mullane published 20 March 25 The homeowner fights the plans for a 2,200-acre solar farm after his local council blocked his own panel plans
Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension By Joseph Mullane published 19 March 25 The builder ignored repeated requests to remove the extension but now has finally begun demolition work
Industry says Planning & Infrastructure Bill offers a 'blueprint for the future, but will it be built to last?' By Joseph Mullane published 17 March 25 As millions are set to be affected by the government's new Planning & Infrastructure Bill we reveal what the industry says the impact will be and how much success it will have
Wealthy businessman battles council over 10-year land use claim for outbuildings and tennis court By Joseph Mullane published 15 March 25 Mark Hepburn carried out the work without planning permission after claiming it qualified for permitted development rights
