Planning in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

There are a few things you need to know to prepare for a renovation or an extension if yo...

A quick guide to the rules and regulations around listed build...

If you live in a listed building and would like to improve or extend your home, follow ou...

Structural engineer drawings vs building regulations packages

On your quest to meet building regulations, you might encounter two things: structural en...

Building regulations: what happens next?

At the building regulations stage of your project it can feel like you're almost ready to...

A guide to 'proceeding at risk'

Proceeding at risk during the planning stage could shave months off your project’s timing...

Do you need a party wall surveyor?

If your project is affected by a party wall matter, you might have heard the term ‘party ...

Why you need an architect during building regulations

If you're getting ready to sort your building regulations then you'll want an architect b...

Downstairs toilet building regulations in the UK – a captivati...

If you’re looking to install a downstairs toilet, then it needs to meet these legal requi...

Approved inspectors vs Local authority building control

Before you can start construction, you'll need to ensure building regulations have been m...

Drains, CCTV surveys, and build over agreements

Everything you need to know about your home extension and drainage issues - you might be ...

What to do in the event of a party wall dispute

When your neighbour doesn't give party wall consent, what happens next? Here's how you go...

Staircase Building Regulations in the UK | Complete Guide

Our guide to staircase building regulations in the UK includes advice on step width/heigh...

What's the deal with building regulations and outbuildings?

Discover the ins and outs of building regulations and why they matter to your outbuilding...

What are the rules around building regulations and electrical ...

Everything you need to know about building regulations and electrical work - an essential...

How building regulations affect removing your chimney

Find out if your chimney removal will require building regulations approval, what this pr...

What are building regulations and do you need them?

A less well known aspect of the planning process, building regulations are an important c...