The government has announced a series of new measures to the planning system in a move to kick start the construction industry and speed up

Why do planning applications get refused? Some common examples of why planning permission may get refused include: Your build overlooks other homes, causing loss of

In addition to your basic planning application fees, there are a number of other charges that you may need to be aware of when budgeting

Yes – any type of work you do to your home requires planning permission but you don’t always need to apply for it – in

When isn’t planning permission required? Planning permission may not be required for your extension if the changes you are making are within the rules of

Kind of… Any type of extension requires planning permission but you don’t always need to apply for it – in some cases, it is given