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Planning Permission

Building Control

Do you need permission? Find out whether your home improvement or large scale commercial project needs planning permission or building regulations approval. We can help, discuss and offer in-depth guidance to understand what you need to consider at each stage of your project. Home improvement projects Are you thinking of making improvements to your home? From smaller projects such […]

Loft conversions

Do you require planning permission, have a look at this article: https://www.labc.co.uk/homeowners/do-i-need-building-regulations-application-specific-projects/loft-conversion Converting the space under the roof of your home can be a cost-effective way of creating extra bedrooms or living areas. But not all lofts are suitable for conversion. As a first step you should check the following: Height: Is there enough room […]

Do You Need Planning Permission to Renovate?

Building Plans

When you need it You’ll probably need planning permission if you want to: build something new make a major change to your building, eg building an extension change the use of your building To find out if your project will need planning permission, contact your local planning authority (LPA). Applying for planning permission You can apply for […]

Building Regulations

Building Control

The Building Regulations 2010 cover the construction and extension of buildings and these regulations are supported by Approved Documents. Approved Documents set out detailed practical guidance on compliance with the regulations. Building regulations approval is different from planning permission and you might need both for your project. You can apply to any local authority building control department or Approved Inspector for building regulations […]