Graven Hill moves ahead with final phases with new planning application Hybrid plans and refreshed design code pave the way for 1,300+ homes at UK’s flagship self-build community Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales The UK is now reportedly on track to meet its goal of 600,000 heat pumps installed each year by 2028 thanks to the change Renovation on hold: Why 2025 has become the hardest year to improve your home Soaring material costs, falling planning approvals, and rising labour wages make 2025 the toughest year for home improvements in a decade Latest about planning Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki seek planning permission for new roof for their Scottish manor By Joseph Mullane published 15 April 25 Ewan McGregor has submitted a fresh planning application for further works at Glencarse House When do you need planning permission for extensions? The rules explained By Simon Rix last updated 14 April 25 Wondering if you need planning permission for your extension? Planning expert, Simon Rix, explains how to navigate the legal rules and requirements Jeremy Clarkson in another planning battle with council over his pub's car park By Joseph Mullane published 12 April 25 Clarkson clashes with council once again as parking plans for his Cotswolds pub spark new controversy 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 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 ARTICLES1HVAC vs air source heat pump — 'these systems aren’t direct equivalents,' say the experts2Waste not, want not: How this London home turned offcuts into an architectural statement 38 garden pond ideas that will make an instant impact in spaces big and small4The 7 biggest home security mistakes homeowners make — and how to avoid them5Find out what you need to know to make plasterboarding a garage a success Our sponsors
Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki seek planning permission for new roof for their Scottish manor By Joseph Mullane published 15 April 25 Ewan McGregor has submitted a fresh planning application for further works at Glencarse House
When do you need planning permission for extensions? The rules explained By Simon Rix last updated 14 April 25 Wondering if you need planning permission for your extension? Planning expert, Simon Rix, explains how to navigate the legal rules and requirements
Jeremy Clarkson in another planning battle with council over his pub's car park By Joseph Mullane published 12 April 25 Clarkson clashes with council once again as parking plans for his Cotswolds pub spark new controversy
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
