Project planning
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What is a retrospective party wall agreement?
Experts explain what it is and when you need one
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Do you need planning permission for a garden room?
Make sure you check what consent you need before you add a room in your garden
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Do I need planning permission for an annexe?
Not usually, provided you don’t use it for this one reason, say experts
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Do I need planning permission for windows?
Experts explain the rules for changing your existing frames and adding new openings
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Do you need planning permission for solar panels? This planning expert explains which rules will apply to you
Many homeowners question whether or not planning permission for solar panels will be needed – and our guide is here with the answers
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Do you need planning permission for a porch?
Make sure you check whether your porch needs planning consent before you start the installation
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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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Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?
Make sure you know the rules before you build your conservatory
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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 Permitted Development?
Architectural designer Charlie Luxton explains what you need to know before altering your home
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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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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 ideas - stylish solutions to make space for multi-generation living
Plan a stylish, yet functional granny flat or granny annexe using these clever design ideas for older living
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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
