Planning Permission Tips Uk - How To Select A Property to Extend or Develop (12 Jun 2006) Many people purchasing a property for their main home actually look for a property with a view to extending it. This is a very common theme that I have come across time and time again. However, the same mistakes in property selection is still being made. Here are our basic top 10 tips for selecting the right property to develop or extend and how to avoid the mistakes.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Illegal Building Works - Is there an Upside? (12 Jun 2006) Many times throughout the year we are called in to assist people who have got into trouble by completing building works without the correct Council planning permission. This can be either Planning or Building Regulations - often both. Guess when this 'illegal' building works is usually exposed - Right at the time when the home owner is under the most pressure & exposure to other abortive fees - you guessed it - When they are about to move home! Here we discuss some of the issues when you have a property that has illegal building works.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Is Todays Popular Quest For Contemporary Design The New Bad Taste (12 Jun 2006) Fashion habits come and go in resdential developemnet and very often yesterdays laminate flooring is tommorows stone cladding blunder. This seasons design trend is the quest for that elusive 'contemporary' look. Regretfully so many people are getting it wrong and we are all having to live with the consequences. Here are some do's and dont's.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Permitted Development Allowances - Not the Golden Goose You Imagine (12 Jun 2006) There is a perception amongst most folk that every house is allowed a certain percentage of extension development without the need for formal Planning Permission. People seem to think that it applies to them even when they purchase an already extended property. Lets kill some of those misconceptions and explain why many extensions do actually require the benefit of a formal Planning Permission.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Pre-application Enquiries to the Council - Is the Delay Worthwhile? (12 Jun 2006) Starting the design of your home extension or residential development can seem daunting so we often need advice & guidance. This can be from private professionals or directly from the council. Regretfully Most Planning Departments are notoriously slow at responding so is the wait & the content of any reply you may obtain from them really worth it?
Planning Permission Tips UK - Rights of Light to Adjoining Neighbours Windows - What You Should Know (12 Jun 2006) When extending or redeveloping a property one of the easiest things to get wrong in your Planning Permission scheme is not assessing the implications of your neighbours side windows. Some windows have very stringent rights of light - others do not. You need to assess which are which if your scheme is to receive Planning Permission at the first attempt.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Trees and How They Can Affect Development when Applying for Planning (12 Jun 2006) Trees on or adjacent a site for extension or development can be a blessing or a nightmare with regard to Planning Permission issues. Understanding whichs tress can cause your site to be refused Planning Permission is vital before you even apply for Planning permission in the UK.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Two Story Side Extensions - The Common Mistakes (12 Jun 2006) Planning Permission for the two storey side extension in order to extend or develop a residential property is probobly one of the most common extensions there is for Development Dontrol. However, many people make the same basic mistakes when proposing to extend their properties that their Planning Application for Planning permission often gets refused. We explain here some of the main issues and main mistakes for a scheme needing to obtain Planning Approval for a two storey side extension.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Understanding Your Local Planning Officer - They are Only Human (12 Jun 2006) All Planning Permission applications will be dealt with and adminsitered by a Case Planning Officer within Development Control of your Local Council. Many people who have had a bad expereince of the Planning Department who have not received planning permission will put Planning Officers in the same category of their most hated Professions such as Estate Agents and Lawyers which in many cases is unfair. You have to have an understanding of who is your typical modern day Planning Officer these days to appreciate both sides of the coin. Our article explains some of the issues and types of people with their mind sets who will be determining your building proposal. You may be surprised at some of our own experiences - Do not judge them until you you appreciate some of the constraints and issues that they themselves are facing when determining your own application for planning permission.
Planning Permission Tips UK - What To Show And What Not To Show On Your application Drawings (12 Jun 2006) Many people when presenting drawing plans for Planning Permission show too much detail & obtain a refusal. You only need to show the works that actually need the benefit of a Planning Permission. many people show information on their drawings that actually do not need Planning Permission and get it refused due to over development. We explain why you should not show these works & how best to obtain Planning Permission for your scheme.
Planning Permission Tips UK: The Value of Design Statements When Submitting a Planning Application (12 Jun 2006) What value does a design statement have when submitting a planning application? In theory every Planning Application should be supported with a design statement. This is simply a written document that explains certain aspects of the design and why it is required including the clients needs.
Planning Permission UK - Tactics if Appealing to the DOE for a Planning Refusal (12 Jun 2006) If you are unfortunate to have been refused Planning Permission for your residential development scheme then simply going the the DOE appeal process in the UK may not be the best tactical move you can make. A considered approach to your next options and time scales are vital if you are to maximise your chances of gaining an approval through negotiation or having the original decision notice overturned.
Planning Your DIY Project (12 Jun 2006) Ready to start your first serious DIY project? Read through the checklist below to make sure you are well prepared to start - and finish! - the job:
Planning Your In-Wall Speaker System (12 Jun 2006) You've finally decided to take the plunge and install an in-wall speaker system. Now you'll be able to enjoy your favorite music throughout your home. Where should you start? Right Here.
Planning Your Replacement Windows Installation (12 Jun 2006) Replacement windows are an important investment. Windows control light and mood in a home. They control the loss or retention of energy. They are crucial to the appearance of a house. Replacing windows is a project that deserves careful consideration. It is not as simple as buying a sash with a single pane of glass and putting it in the window casing. There are important considerations about form and function that must be made. These considerations will have a bearing on the 'liveability' of the home and its value when it comes time to sell it.
Polishing Granite (12 Jun 2006) Of all the natural stones that you can choose for flooring granite is by far the hardest material and the most hardwearing. It is also resistant to staining and acid and alkaline chemicals. This is the reason it is the kitchen worktop of choice and the flooring material of choice.
