The Planning Hub
Looking to extend or build a new home? Get to grips with complex planning rules and improve your chances of success with access to The Planning Hub — our library of easy-to-read guides from leading experts.
Access to The Planning Hub is simple with a one-off payment of just £4.99 for six months of unlimited access.
Take a look at the articles you'll have access to below.
Latest about Planning Hub

Retrospective Planning: What Does the Process Involve?
By Simon Rix published
Planning Hub What is retrospective planning and why might you need it? Planning consultant Simon Rix explains all

How to Find a Self Build Plot in a Rural Area
By Sally Tagg published
Planning Hub How to find a self build plot in a rural area that will pass planning becomes easier if you know what's important under national and local policy. And sustainable development is right up there

Planning Permission Refused? Here's What You Should Do
By Ken Dijksman published
Planning Hub Once the initial despair of planning permission refusal has subsided, should you alter your design or launch a planning appeal?

Planning Rules for a Two Storey Extension
By Sally Tagg published
Planning Hub Planning rules for a two storey extension are important to know. From size rules to choosing the right application to submit, our guide covers all you need to know

How to Achieve Planning to Build a House in Your Garden
By Ken Dijksman published
Planning Hub If you've sizeable land and want to build a home in your garden, how can you get planning permission? Planning consultant Ken Dijksman explains all

Understanding Site Access and Parking Planning Conditions
By Michelle Guy published
Planning Hub Site access and parking are two critical areas to consider and assess when building a new home. Make sure you understand any planning conditions linked to access rights with our need-to-know-guide

Planning Permission to Demolish and Rebuild: What to Know
By Ken Dijksman, Michael Holmes, Mark Stevenson published
Planning Hub Understanding the rules around securing planning permission to demolish and rebuild is essential to make sure you don't waste money on a plot you can't develop