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The government has proposed a raft of new planning reforms — here's what self builders and renovators need to know
How can you ensure your proposed design is approved? Our expert offers his essential advice on what planning officers want to see when you apply for permission
Government consults on largest overhaul of planning rules in decades to increase housing supply and speed up homebuilding
The government is weighing a second major planning bill, and it could reshape how quickly new homes and renovation projects get the green light
The Gavin & Stacey creator's self-build on Remenham’s Druids’ heritage site cannot be fully signed off until council confirms all protections are met
A proposed legal route known as Section 73B could make it easier to amend planning permissions without submitting a full new application - helping homeowners save time and cost
Peers push for wildlife safeguards as housing and planning reforms advance
A garden office built without permission at the end of a Monmouth garden has been approved, but only if the owners erect a two-metre willow screen to protect their neighbours’ privacy
