Architectural Services Melton Mowbray If you live in or near Melton, you may already know that the town can boast 28 scheduled ancient monuments, around 705 buildings listed as having special architectural or historical interest, and 16 sites of special scientific interest. So if you are looking to extend or build in the town or[…]
Two Storey extension under Permitted Development Rights If you need more space in your home and want more upstairs space as well as extending your ground floor, you may still be able to extend under permitted development rights without going through a lengthy planning application process. How big can your two storey extension be? There[…]
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES NORTHANTS Chances are, if you’re living or working in Northamptonshire, you recognise it as a county unique in its land- and townscape. The rolling hills concealing hardworking towns and stunning villages, and local stone a feature wherever you look. So if you are looking to extend or build in the county, then you[…]
Not only are many businesses becoming more flexible about employees working from home, but there has been a massive boom in the number of individuals deciding to go it alone and become self-employed. The choice to work from home looks, on the surface, like it will be easy. Who hasn’t considered the benefits of sitting[…]
How to Build a Granny Flat? There are now more than 30,000 granny flats or annexes in England in Wales – an increase of 39% in just two years. With the rising cost of residential care, a granny flat can become a useful bridge between living completely independently and moving into a care home at a cost[…]
Should I Move House or Extend? Should I Move House or Extend? Space is tight. The kids toys are taking up too much room, or the teenagers and you need space apart! Or maybe you want some space where you can work from home without getting marmite in your laptop. If you live in a[…]
New Self-Build Planning Guidance The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduced the Right to Build, which places a duty on local councils to keep a register of anyone wanting to build their own home. This duty extends further to ensuring sufficient serviced plots are provided within 3 years to meet demand. While self build delivers[…]
Quick Loft Conversion Guide When you’re looking for extra space in your home, often going up can be the most cost effective way to go! Find out more in our Loft Conversion Guide below. What can you put in your loft? Living, space, extra bedroom/bathroom, media room, hobbies room, you name it, it can probably[…]
Building in Your Garden When a big garden becomes too big, or when you just want to release some money for other things, splitting your plot and building in your garden can become an attractive option. There are many pros of building a new home in the garden of your existing house and yet a[…]
Permitted Development Single Story Extensions Under Permitted Development – i.e. things you can do to your house without planning permission – you can add an 8m extension to a detached house and a 6m extension to an attached property. However, there are some other criteria that apply to Permitted Development single storey extensions: The extension[…]