Planning permission is an essential consideration in a large percentage of self-builds. Generally speaking, there are two types of planning permission you'll encounter as a self-builder: outline and detailed. But what is the difference between outline and detailed planning permission? And which is best for you?
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Outline Vs Detailed Planning Permission - Which Is Better For Self-Builders?
Topics: planning permission, new house design, self-build
Building Your Own Home: 3 Questions To Ask Yourself In The Planning Stage
The planning stage is vital to any build project, and self-build home plans deserve serious consideration. By using self-build home plans UK property owners can solve potential issues before they even arise. Knowing the right questions to ask is essential to making sure your project runs smoothly. So, what do you need to know?
Topics: planning permission, Residential Architecture, new house design
Are you considering extending your property? Are you feeling hesitant about taking the plunge and getting in contact with an architectural designer? While investing in a house extension can seem like a big commitment, there are plenty of ways in which going ahead with your plans will enhance your home and, indeed, your life. We’ve listed a few to encourage you to make your extension dreams come true:
Topics: Extensions
Designing A House Extension Near Trees: What You Need To Know
Planning house extensions and proximity to trees are two things that property owners rarely consider as being co-dependent, but the truth is that they are. If you're building an extension on a house, the proximity to trees, bushes, and shrubbery matters. Here's what you need to know.
Topics: Extensions
Small rooms are often a source of frustration for homeowners, particularly if they feel cramped and oppressive. However, there are plenty of simple design tricks available that will make your room feel bigger. We’ve put together a short guide for those that need a helping hand in transforming their small rooms into havens of peace and tranquillity.
Topics: Extensions, Maximise Lighting
5 Questions To Ask An Architectural Designer Before Getting An Extension
Choosing the right architect for your home extension project is important if you want to achieve the results you are after. Knowing precisely what they can offer you, however, can be a little confusing. To help you understand what to expect from your architect, we’ve drawn up a few fundamental questions you should be asking before work goes ahead.
Topics: Extensions
How To Maximise Space In Your Home With Only Subtle Layout Alterations
Maximising the available space in your home needn't be an enormous or expensive project. There are a number of ways in which you can achieve a more spacious feeling to your home's interior, with nothing more than a subtle adjustment to the layout or construction.
Topics: Residential Architecture
Whether you’re renovating your existing home, or taking on a new project, there’s nothing more satisfying than a newly renovated property. But getting there isn’t always straightforward, especially if it's an old house. We’re here to make sure that your renovation doesn’t cost more time, money and stress than you’d bargained for.
Topics: Architectural Designer, Residential Architecture, renovation
How Do I Get Planning Permission For Extensions To My Home?
The family is expanding, and space is becoming tighter than usual. There's no real potential for new mortgages or house hunting, and quite frankly, your family unit is quite happy where they are. Sound familiar? If it does, you're probably already considering an extension to your home. But building extensions can be complicated too. For starters, there's the process of getting planning permission. Don't worry! This article aims to provide you with a better understanding of extension planning permission and how to ensure that it's granted to you.
Topics: Architectural Designer, Extensions, Residential Architecture, extension with a view
Avoid Project Failure By Making Sure Your Access Requirements Are Met
The process of renovating a home involves a series of steps that are completed over a period of several weeks or months. In order to ensure that your project proceeds as smoothly as possible, it's crucial to check that every stage is completed thoroughly. There's nothing worse than knocking down a wall, or ripping out a heating system, just to discover that your plans were, well, not the most accurate!
Topics: Residential Architecture