🏡Granny Annexe in the Garden – Do I Need Planning Permission in 2025
With property prices rising and multigenerational living on the rise, more people across the UK — especially in the North West — are building granny annexes. But one wrong assumption can delay your build, cost you thousands, or lead to […]
How to Keep Your Resolutions (and Not Demolish Them Like a Structure Without Planning Permission)
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. The architectural equivalent of promising to build a skyscraper with no budget, no blueprints, and no idea where the nearest cement mixer is. By February, many resolutions collapse faster than a poorly planned foundation. But fear […]
Granny Annexe in the garden – does it need planning permission
With the ever increasing property prices and adults not leaving home, it is no secret that life gets expensive day by day. On top of that, eldercare and the average price of care homes skyrocketing yearly can make financial […]
General Wiki on Planning Applications
What is a Planning Application? A planning application is a formal request submitted to the Local Authority to seek permission for a proposed building project. This includes new builds, extensions, conversions, or change of use. Why do I need […]
Maximising Value When Converting Office Buildings: Unlocking the Full Potential of Existing Structures
Converting office buildings, especially in the UK’s evolving property landscape, offers a powerful opportunity to maximise value by reusing existing structures. But trues value isn’t just about saving on construction costs; it’s about unlocking benefits that ripple across sustainability, speed, […]
Commercial Client : HMO Wiki
What is an HMO Conversion? An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a property rented out by three or more unrelated tenants who share facilities such as the kitchen or bathroom. Converting a house into an HMO often involves layout […]
Residential Clients : Permitted Development Loft Dormer Wiki / Leaflet
What is a Dormer Extension? A dormer is a roof extension that creates additional headroom and usable space in your loft. It typically involves building a vertical wall from the roof slope and adding a flat or pitched roof on […]
Residential Clients : Permitted Development Rear Extension Wiki / Leaflet
What is a Rear Extension? A rear extension adds new space to the back of your home—often used to create a larger kitchen, dining area, or family room. It increases usable living space and can significantly improve both day-to-day life […]
