Project planning
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Does a conservatory need building regulations approval? Not always, as these experts explain
Conservatories are exempt from building regulations provided these certain criteria are met
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What are planning conditions? Experts share common examples and reveal the consequences of ignoring them
Ignoring planning conditions can void your planning consent, so make sure you understand what they mean and how to comply
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Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
Not usually, but experts reveal when you might need consent from the planners
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20 home improvements you can do without planning permission
Many alterations can be done under Permitted Development
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What is retrospective planning permission and how easy is it to get? Experts explain why it may be harder than you think
If you didn't get planning consent before starting work, you can apply for it afterwards, but it's a risky move
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What are the building regulations and what can happen if you ignore them?
This is what the pros say
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Is it illegal to ignore the Party Wall Act?
Experts reveal why you could be risking serious financial consequences if you do
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Loft conversion building regulations might seem confusing but these experts break them down
Dreaming of turning your loft into usable living space? These are the building regulations you need to know about first
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8 strategic ways to get your planning application approved first-time around
Try these tactics to get your application approved by the planners
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What is planning permission and when do you actually need it?
This jargon-free guide explains what you need to know
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Building regulations for extensions — what you need to know
Ensure your project sails through the approval process
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Do I need planning permission for VELUX windows? We asked the pros to find out
The answer is a little more complex than you might think
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Could you be ignoring fire door regulations without realising it?
These pros explain when the rules apply to you and your home
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Is your garden room breaking the law without you realising it? Experts explain how to tell and what to do if it is
Your garden room might give you an ideal bit of extra space, but is it falling foul of rules and regulations?
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Extension ideas for every budget — 11 design options that will add both space and value to your home, no matter your project fund
Want more space? Rather than moving think about reconfiguring your home to suit your needs with advice from our experts
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How much does an extension cost? What you can expect to pay and how to keep costs down
We break down the costs for you
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Planning permission for an extension – do you actually need it?
If you want to add more space to your home with an extension, you'll need to make sure you abide by the planning rules
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10 things you should never do when looking for a builder — what you should do instead
A good, reliable builder can be worth their weight in gold to a homeowner with renovation or extension plans
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Granny flat planning permission - do you need it?
Do you need planning permission for a granny annexe? Find out what you need to know about the rules and whether you should seek permission for a granny flat
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Your Home Made Perfect architect Julian Mcintosh reveals how to make home renovation decisions easier
Put an end to renovation indecision with these three words
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The only 6 things you need to know before making structural changes to your home
Extending up? Digging down? Pushing out? Before you get the dust sheets out (or even think about colours) and make structural changes, make sure you cover off all the practical essentials
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Bring light into your home with these 6 clever design ideas
From expansive extensions and decorative interior windows, we show how well executed glazing can bring light into the heart of your home.
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How to find the perfect architect
Check out our expert guide to finding the right architect for your project
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Phil Spencer explains how to add £5000 to your home's value without spending a penny
Or changing your home!
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Don't Move, Improve! Step inside 2016's most innovative house transformations
Be inspired by these contemporary extensions and conversions that show you don't have to move to get more space
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You'll find it harder to get planning permission if you live HERE
It's a postcode lottery...
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Thinking of buying a new build? These 12 mistakes could cost you £5,000
What you can do to avoid them
