Planning & Regulations
Planning permission, permitted development and Building Regulations in plain English: what needs approval, how applications work and how to avoid costly mistakes with building control.
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Permitted development extensions in England: how far can you go?
The Class A limits for rear and side extensions in England, how depth is measured, the 6 or 8 metre prior approval route and…
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How long does planning permission last before work must start?
In England full planning permission lasts three years from the decision date. What counts as starting, how conditions hold you back and what happens…
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Getting Building Regulations approval in England
Who can approve building work in England, how full plans, a building notice and regularisation differ, and why the certificate matters when you sell.
