The questions homeowners ask us most, answered plainly — what needs permission, what things cost, and how the approvals fit together.
Many single-storey rear extensions don't need planning permission, but only inside strict limits. Here's how to tell which side of the line yours falls.
Read the guide →A realistic 2026 budget for a single-storey rear extension in the East Midlands: build cost, fees, approvals, and the extras people forget.
Read the guide →What permitted development rights are, what they cover for homeowners in England, who doesn't have them, and how to get proof before you build.
Read the guide →Planning permission and building regulations are two separate approvals that answer different questions. Here's what each covers and when you need both.
Read the guide →Double-storey extensions give you more floor area per pound, but single-storey ones are easier to approve. How to weigh cost, space, planning and value.
Read the guide →Living in a conservation area changes what you can build without planning permission. Here's what's restricted, how to check, and how to design for it.
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