Planning
Planning Permission
Rules and regulations are not the most interesting part of any project, but they cannot be ignored! Check out our articles and case studies below for advice and inspiration
Extension Cost Calculator
If you want to get a rough guide to how much an extension is likely to cost to build - our Extension Cost Calculator will give an approximate idea
Building Regulations: a must have
What is the difference between Planning Permission and Building Regulations, and what do you need to do to achieve it?
A selection of Case Studies
Browser the gallery below for advice and inspiration
Case Study - A two-storey rear extension
How a couple transformed their dated rural Victorian semi with a two-storey rear extension
Case Study - getting Planning Permission
A case study looking at what was involved in gaining planning permission for an extension
Case Study - What can you do with a loft full of truss rafters? Loft Conversion Project!
A case study on how one home owner converted his loft - even though it was full of truss rafters
Case Study - Kitchen Extension
Case study of an extension to improve a small, cramped and dated kitchen into a spacious kitchen diner
Case Study - Should I hire an Architect?
A case study describing how one homeowner decided whether or not to hire an Architect to help with his building project
Case Study - Extending a 1960's property
A case study looking at an extension of a 1960's property
Foundations for an Extension
A case study on how one owner approached the need for good foundations when building a large extension
Case Study - My Compliance with Building Regulations
A case study on how one home owner complied with Building Regulations when building a large extension
Case Study - Adding solar panels to a Hampshire home
For some home-owners, installing solar panels on the roof of their home cuts electricity bills and earns them thousands of pounds.