Updated on May 29, 2023
Say “home renovation,” and many people think “too expensive.” But revamping your spaces doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Here are 19 home renovation ideas perfect for upgrades and redos on a budget.
Day: May 8, 2025
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What are permitted development rights?
Updated on Jun 21, 2024
As a homeowner, you can carry out certain types of work on your house without the need for planning permission. These are called ‘permitted development rights’.
Any building work done within permitted development will need to meet certain standards and criteria limiting the maximum size of extensions and loft conversions.
Luckily, these limits are quite generous. There’s a lot you can do to maximise your living space and improve your home without the need to go through planning permission.
In this Ultimate Guide, we’ll be taking a look at what home extension and renovation projects you can do under permitted development rights in England.
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Lawful Development Certificates
Updated on Jun 21, 2024
Building plans are needed to obtain a Lawful Development Certificate.
It’s also a good idea to obtain a Lawful Development Certificate. Although not compulsory, this can be a helpful document to have if, for example, you need to sell your property and prove that the building work you’ve done meets planning regulations.
You can apply online for a Lawful Development Certificate via the Planning Portal. You’ll need to submit drawings for your council to consider, and an application fee applies. You can usually expect to receive your certificate within 8-10 weeks. You’ll need:
Site Plan and Location Plan – So the council can find your property on a map and check what regs apply in your area.
Drawings of the existing building – Showing what the property looks like before work starts.
Drawings of the proposed building – Showing what the property will look like with the new extension.
