Designing the ultimate personal haven for Mother's Day

For Mother's Day 2018 we asked our team of architects to design the ultimate space for Mu...

French, sliding, bi-fold - which doors are right for your exte...

Think doors are boring? Think again! If you’re undertaking a rear, side, or wraparound ex...

5 things to know about adding a mezzanine

Mezzanines are great for dividing up space, but before you jump ahead, consider this advi...

How to create a garden that's wildlife-friendly all year round

UK gardens have the potential to be wildlife saviours, learn how to make your garden work...

How to create a garden on either a balcony or roof

You don't need a traditional back garden to get your fingers green. With some clever desi...

Creating a home that's ready for playtime

If you've got kids running wild around your house, get your home ready to handle them wit...

How to create an eco-friendly home

Households are responsible for about 27% of the UK's carbon emissions, give your home a g...

Bi-fold door inspiration for your home

Considering bi-fold doors for your extension? Here's some of our favourite ways to use th...

How to keep your bathroom clutter-free

From bottles of shampoo, shaving equipment, to rubber ducks, there’s plenty that can caus...

Infographic: 5 Ways To Let Light In

Discover five ways you can brighten your home with these handy tips from our experts, inc...

10 ways to reduce the cleaning in your home

Reduce your housework with these clever tips from our architectural experts, including ad...

What happens after you've obtained planning permission?

Congratulations! You're almost ready to build. Check out our guide to the key next steps ...

What is a pre-application and do you need it for planning?

A guide to what a pre-application is and how it can benefit your extension / conversion/ ...

Why planning applications are facing significant delays

Over 50% of projects are facing planning application delays in 2021. Read our blog to dis...

How much value does planning approval add to your house?

Discover how much value could be added to your home through securing that all important p...

What are permitted development rights?

Do you need planning permission, or is your home improvement project already covered? Her...

A guide to the 'Larger Home Extension Scheme' in 2022

You can double the size of your extension under new permitted development rights. Our arc...

Converting commercial buildings to residential

If you’re looking to buy your own ‘fixer-upper’ outside of the residential box, then here...

Amending planning permission: Changes you CAN and CAN'T make a...

We'll look into what non-material changes you can make to the design of your project, pos...

Do you need planning permission to convert your home into flats?

If you're looking to split your home into flats, you'll need to know precisely what plann...

How to improve your chances of a successful planning application

Make sure your project gets the best start in life with our expert tips of achieving plan...

Do I need planning permission for my flat or maisonette?

Unlike other properties, flats and maisonettes don't benefit from permitted development r...