Advice articles about "Planning Permission"

What happens after you've obtained planning permission?

Getting planning permission or a lawful development certificate can take between 8-10 weeks, so it’s good to apply early. However, once you know th...

A guide to home improvement in conservation areas

Conservation areas were introduced to help manage and protect Britain’s most prized areas. Whether they stand out due to their historic significanc...

Do I need planning permission for a garage conversion?

Whether you’re going for a new study, gym, bedroom, or playroom, you’re probably wondering whether or not your garage conversion needs planning per...

What is a pre-application and do you need it for planning?

When it comes to those big projects, you want to leave nothing to chance, especially when it comes to planning. This is where a pre-application (or...

What you CAN and CAN'T do after planning approval

With all the different stages of getting the green light, thumbs up, and go ahead, it can be tricky to understand when changes to your design can a...

Do you need planning permission to convert your home into flats?

Whether you’re looking to downsize your existing property or you have your eye on a ‘fixer-upper’, it’s important to know what planning requirement...

How to improve your chances of a successful planning application

Securing planning permission can be one of the most nail-biting moments of your project. Will you get approval? Will those french-doors you’ve been...

Planning application facing rejection? Here's why you SHOULDN'T withdraw

Awaiting a planning decision can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you get the call saying your application will likely face rejectio...

Why planning applications are facing significant delays

At Resi, we submit hundreds of planning applications each month to councils across the country. Recently, our planning team have noticed some worry...

How to build an annex without planning permission

Very few people get excited about planning, and if you did most of your friends would become very concerned. But here at Resi, we do have some plan...

How long do you have to implement planning permission

Generally speaking, most planning permission runs out after three years. Meaning, if you haven’t started work by this point, you’ll need to reapply...

Reasons why planning permission is refused

Planning permission can be denied if your build is guilty of these offenses: Your build overshadows a neighbour, causing loss of light Your build...

How much value does planning approval add to your house?

When it comes to selling your home, everyone is after two things: a good price, and a quick turnaround. While there are many tips for getting the ...

Our guide to serving a party wall notice

Whether you’re building an extension or converting your loft, if you’re undergoing a substantial renovation and have neighbours, then you might be ...

Do you need planning permission for an extension?

If you are looking to extend your home, you’ve no doubt been thinking about planning permission. Namely whether or not you will need it, the rules ...

What are permitted development rights?

Permitted development rights are a type of general planning permission granted by Parliament. If your plans fall within certain restrictions, this ...

Do I need planning permission for an orangery?

If you’re looking to get a little more sun into your home, an orangery might be the perfect choice. However, like many construction projects, you m...

Explained: full planning, lawful development, and prior approval

Whether you’re extending or converting, there’s one word that hangs heavy over any residential project: planning. If you’ve never navigated UK pla...

Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion?

Short answer: maybe. Loft conversions come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and whether or not you need planning permission will depend on these ...

Permitted development rights and the green belt

Permitted development rights and the green belt are two terms you may have heard in passing, but until you actual get into a big home project, you ...

Do I need planning permission for my flat or maisonette?

Flats and maisonettes do not fall within your permitted development rights, meaning you will have to seek planning permission for changes you want ...

Do I need planning permission for a conservatory?

If you’re looking to add more space to your home, a conservatory is not only an effective option, but a budget friendly one too. Typically cheaper...

10 home improvements you can do without planning permission

Planning permission got you putting off that big project? Perhaps you’ve seen one too many planning nightmares in Grand Designs and have decided to...

Do I need planning permission?

Extending your home is an exciting and potentially value-adding project, but it can also be full of practical and administrative hurdles. One of th...

Why your local authority matters when extending

If you’ve decided to take the plunge into extending your home, there’s someone (or some people) you’re going to have to become very acquainted with...

A guide to permitted development rights in 2022

In August of 2020, you may have heard about some changes that were made to your permitted development rights. These changes meant you could do more...

A guide to the 'Larger Home Extension Scheme' in 2022

Back in the days before 2020, there was a planning route known as the ‘Larger Home Extension Scheme’, which allowed homeowners to build single-stor...

Converting commercial buildings to residential

You see them in films, perhaps in home magazines or as part of grand TV projects - the converted building. Once a church, now a home for four. Once...

Explained: change of use and use classes

When facing the nitty gritty world of planning legislation, many homeowners can find themselves becoming lost in the jargon. No more so than with U...