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A complete guide can be found on the planning portal please follow the link Prior approval - Extensions - Planning Portal We have put together a basic guide to the Neighbour Notification scheme. Householders are able to apply to build larger single-storey rear...

Does a replacement conservatory roof require planning permission? Recently we were contacted by a home improvement company as to whether their client would require planning permission to replace a conservatory roof. The previous conservatory had planning permission...

When you’re thinking of building a conservatory or extension at the side of your property we always advise submitting a planning enquiry. The planning rules for conservatories or side extensions seem reasonably straight forward however local authorities often...

Conservatories or Extensions to the front of your property do not generally come under permitted development and therefore require planning permission. The guideline on the planning portal states that ‘extensions forward of the principal elevation or side elevation of...

The conservatory market is experiencing a strong  growth, reflecting improved consumer confidence and  rising demand for more creative bespoke designs, which you could call single storey extensions rather than conservatories.  With approximately 60% of...

We’ve recently submitted a few applications for extensions that would normally be permitted development however development rights had been removed under an article 4 direction. General permitted development rights are a grant of planning permission which allow...

A porch can be a fantastic addition to your house, whether it’s to improve the appearance and add value to your property or just somewhere to put your shoes. We’ve recently submitted a few planning applications for porches but not all porches require planning...

We are often asked to submit planning enquiries for conservatories or single storey extensions to ascertain whether or not planning permission would be required. Some councils will charge a fee ranging from £25/£150 and can take up to four weeks to reply, we are...