Archive for February, 2012

Extend Your Home Without Planning – Free iphone App

Friday, February 24th, 2012

If you want to know how to extend your home without planning get this interactive iPhone app now! Its free. It has the secrets of avoiding the planning system. Permitted development is rights all home owners typically have. It covers rear (single double storey), side and loft extensions. The free app is a great first [...]

New Cost to Planning: Mayor’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

It is proposed to charge the Levy on most developments in London with a net increase in floor area of 100sqm or any creation of any new residential even if below 100sqm. At the following rates: Zone 1 boroughs – £50 per square metre Camden, City of London, City of Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, [...]

Affordable Housing in London

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Affordable Housing: Why more homes are needed? Supply of new homes is failing to keep pace with demand England is currently suffering from a huge housing shortage, especially in terms of social rented housing. This shortage is due to the fact that low rates of house building over several decades have failed to keep up [...]