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...

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...

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 rear extension in the UK?

Before we tell you what you do need planning permission for when it comes to your rear extension in the UK, you might want to read our article, ‘Ca...

Do I need an architect for planning permission?

Planning permission, if you’ve never taken on a home project before, it’s likely you’ve heard the horror stories. Tales about unruly planning offic...

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 ...

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...

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...

How long does planning permission last?

Whether it’s because the timing isn’t right or due to external factors if you’ve obtained planning permission, you might not be ready to jump into ...

Everything you need to know about your local authority

When it comes to extending, you’ve probably run your project past everyone you can think of. Your partner, your parents, your kids, friends, co-wor...

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...

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 ...

A guide to lawful development certificates

A lawful development certificate isn’t a legal requirement, but they are incredibly worthwhile to obtain. The certificate essentially proves to bo...

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...

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...

Can my architect help me if my planning permission is refused?

While having your planning application refused may feel like the end of the world at the time, hang tight! It’s not the end of your home improvemen...

How much does it cost to get planning permission for an extension

If you’re about to apply for planning permission to get started on your extension or renovation project, or are wondering how fees have changed ove...

Top 10 reasons planning permission is refused

Applying for planning permission is one of the less exciting tasks involved in a home improvement project. However, homeowners need to dot the i’s ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Amending planning permission: Changes you CAN and CAN'T make after approval

Before your home improvement hopes and dreams become a reality, you need to secure the green light, thumbs up, and go ahead at various stages. Whet...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...