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Our 'Maximum Build Planning Guide' explains further the issues involved for Planning Permission when developing or extending a property. Our Planning Permission Guide will provide you with useful tactics and strategies for obtaining Planning permission on your property or site.
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- Planning Permission Tips UK: The Value of Design Statements When Submitting a Planning Application
[Home-Improvement] What value does a design statement have when submitting a planning application? In theory every Planning Application should be supported with a design statement. This is simply a written document that explains certain aspects of the design and why it is required including the clients needs.
The advice of Planning Policy Guidance: General Policy and Principles (PPG1) is that all applicants should be able to demonstrate how they have taken account of the need for good design in their development proposals. We explain here the value and what is required for a design statement.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Conservatories - Dispelling a Myth
[Home-Improvement] Conservatories - lets get it straight once & for all - If you were to ask 10 home owners about the Planning requirements for a conservatory I guarantee 8 out of the 10 would say 'Conservatories don't need formal Planning consent'. When you ask them to justify that statement all weird & wonderful terms are stated such as 'its light weight' 'its not made of brick' 'you can see through it' 'its not a solid structure' etc.
- Planning Permission Tips Uk - How To Select A Property to Extend or Develop
[Home-Improvement] Many people purchasing a property for their main home actually look for a property with a view to extending it. This is a very common theme that I have come across time and time again. However, the same mistakes in property selection is still being made. Here are our basic top 10 tips for selecting the right property to develop or extend and how to avoid the mistakes.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Illegal Building Works - Is there an Upside?
[Home-Improvement] Many times throughout the year we are called in to assist people who have got into trouble by completing building works without the correct Council planning permission. This can be either Planning or Building Regulations - often both. Guess when this 'illegal' building works is usually exposed - Right at the time when the home owner is under the most pressure & exposure to other abortive fees - you guessed it - When they are about to move home! Here we discuss some of the issues when you have a property that has illegal building works.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Permitted Development Allowances - Not the Golden Goose You Imagine
[Home-Improvement] There is a perception amongst most folk that every house is allowed a certain percentage of extension development without the need for formal Planning Permission. People seem to think that it applies to them even when they purchase an already extended property. Lets kill some of those misconceptions and explain why many extensions do actually require the benefit of a formal Planning Permission.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Two Story Side Extensions - The Common Mistakes
[Home-Improvement] Planning Permission for the two storey side extension in order to extend or develop a residential property is probobly one of the most common extensions there is for Development Dontrol. However, many people make the same basic mistakes when proposing to extend their properties that their Planning Application for Planning permission often gets refused. We explain here some of the main issues and main mistakes for a scheme needing to obtain Planning Approval for a two storey side extension.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Agricultural Plots of Land for Sale - The Latest Mug Punter Scam?
[Real-Estate:Land] You have all seen them, you have all been tempted - the buy a plot of land and get rich nearly quick schemes for Joe Public so they may compete with the big boy developers with the opportunity of buying your very own building plot in a green field site set up by some smooth talking limited liability company. How real an opportunity are these agricultural building plots for the average greedy Joe Punter? I have my views - what about you? Buy cheap and sell high is a great thing if it has no conditions. These small building plots have more conditions to making money than you would imagine with the very first one being - You Have To Get Planning Permission First You Dummy! Well that's easy isn't it? Go read our article and be prepared for real life events and not the potentuially worthless projections many are inferring.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Understanding Your Local Planning Officer - They are Only Human
[Home-Improvement] All Planning Permission applications will be dealt with and adminsitered by a Case Planning Officer within Development Control of your Local Council. Many people who have had a bad expereince of the Planning Department who have not received planning permission will put Planning Officers in the same category of their most hated Professions such as Estate Agents and Lawyers which in many cases is unfair. You have to have an understanding of who is your typical modern day Planning Officer these days to appreciate both sides of the coin. Our article explains some of the issues and types of people with their mind sets who will be determining your building proposal. You may be surprised at some of our own experiences - Do not judge them until you you appreciate some of the constraints and issues that they themselves are facing when determining your own application for planning permission.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Rights of Light to Adjoining Neighbours Windows - What You Should Know
[Home-Improvement:Windows] When extending or redeveloping a property one of the easiest things to get wrong in your Planning Permission scheme is not assessing the implications of your neighbours side windows. Some windows have very stringent rights of light - others do not. You need to assess which are which if your scheme is to receive Planning Permission at the first attempt.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - How to Avoid Boundary Disputes when Extending or Redeveloping a Site
[Home-Improvement] Home owners will go to war over 50mm of land - Guess who wins in the end - yep - the Legal Profession. When developing a site close or near to a boundary line requires extra precautions. Our article explains some of the issues & reasons why this happens and how to avoid boundary disputes with your neighbour in the future. Do not build on your land until you have read this article.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - What To Show And What Not To Show On Your application Drawings
[Home-Improvement] Many people when presenting drawing plans for Planning Permission show too much detail & obtain a refusal. You only need to show the works that actually need the benefit of a Planning Permission. many people show information on their drawings that actually do not need Planning Permission and get it refused due to over development. We explain why you should not show these works & how best to obtain Planning Permission for your scheme.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Garage Conversions - What Value Do They Add?
[Home-Improvement:Storage-Garage] Converting your garage into another room is often a very economical extension route. However, there are other issues to consider and not all garages are suitable for conversion. If you get it wrong it can also devalue your property.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Is Today's Popular Quest For Contemporary Design The New 'Bad Taste'
[Home-Improvement] Fashion habits come and go in resdential developemnet and very often yesterdays laminate flooring is tommorows stone cladding blunder. This seasons design trend is the quest for that elusive 'contemporary' look. Regretfully so many people are getting it wrong and we are all having to live with the consequences. Here are some do's and dont's.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Free Design Advice In The UK - How And Where To Get It
[Home-Improvement] Extending your home normally requires Planning Permission who will insist on certain design standards and criteria. Obtaining this information and guidance is vital if your design is to succeed for Planning Approval. Getting this advice is often free - you just need to know how.
- Planning Permision Tips UK - 6 Common Design Mistakes When Extending a Residential Property
[Home-Improvement] Extending your home isn't rocket science but getting it right is. Many people simply go for maximum space at the cost of good and pleasing design. Here are 6 common design mistakes many people make when extending their homes.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Landscaping Schemes - Do They Add Value-Is It The Chicken Or The Egg?
[Home-Improvement:Landscaping-Outdoor-Decorating] Landscaping now forms an integral part of any residential development design scheme especially if you want to obtain planning permission in the UK.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Trees and How They Can Affect Development when Applying for Planning
[Home-Improvement] Trees on or adjacent a site for extension or development can be a blessing or a nightmare with regard to Planning Permission issues. Understanding whichs tress can cause your site to be refused Planning Permission is vital before you even apply for Planning permission in the UK.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Off Road Car Parking - What Value - Do You Need to Apply for Planning
[Home-Improvement] Off road car parking is not only an essential element for Planning Permission these days butv is also a very useful amenity for ones quality of life. SOme people spend thousands of pounds just to add one off road car parking space so is the expense worth it?
- Planning Permission UK - Tactics if Appealing to the DOE for a Planning Refusal
[Home-Improvement] If you are unfortunate to have been refused Planning Permission for your residential development scheme then simply going the the DOE appeal process in the UK may not be the best tactical move you can make. A considered approach to your next options and time scales are vital if you are to maximise your chances of gaining an approval through negotiation or having the original decision notice overturned.
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Pre-application Enquiries to the Council - Is the Delay Worthwhile?
[Home-Improvement] Starting the design of your home extension or residential development can seem daunting so we often need advice & guidance. This can be from private professionals or directly from the council. Regretfully Most Planning Departments are notoriously slow at responding so is the wait & the content of any reply you may obtain from them really worth it?
- Planning Permission Tips UK - Loft Conversions in UK Properties - Do They Add Value?
[Home-Improvement] An assessment of the 'loft conversion' that is happening to more & more properties in the UK. Many will add value, others will not. We need to understand the reasons why some will work & others do not.
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