The English planning system might have changed entirely in four years. The government wants parliament to adopt a system that allows only a few decisions to be made on a case-by-case basis. In theory, the new planning system would require […]
Whether you are a homeowner looking to build your home or a developer pursuing a residential development, the planning process can be very stressful. It is not easy to obtain planning permission for a new build house. This requires hours […]
In the 1990s, successive British governments pushed for more development on brownfield lands. They have stated that most new housing should be built on brownfields. Why? Brownfield development is supposed to be an alternative to urban sprawl. Because of the […]
We are frequently questioned about the actual cost of construction in London and the United Kingdom when we are working on our clients’ projects. This is a challenging question to answer because each project is different in its construction methods, […]
Now that your plans have been approved, what’s next? Hurray! We cannot stress enough the importance of ensuring your building regulations approval is in place, no matter how much you want to skip over the “boring bits” and move on […]
Note about Planning permissions that expired between 23/03/2020 and 31/12/2020 only: The government has extended all permissions that were due to expire in England between 23/03/2020 and 31/12/2020 by an additional three years. This is to address the COVID-19 crisis. […]
Getting to building regulation makes it seem like the end is near and construction will start soon. There are still some things you’ll need to think about before you start making dozens of builder’s brews. If you’re still waiting for […]
Whatever your loft-related goals are and how you want to build loft conversions, you need to determine which planning area your project falls within. Some projects may not require planning permission. Others will need to be reviewed by the local […]
You’ll be pleased to hear that you can build an extension to your house without needing planning permission. This is possible thanks to permitted development. To be eligible for permitted development (PD), the extension must comply with certain rules and […]
