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Are you building a house or a home?

The planning system, like housing development is a numbers game. Policies talk about units, houses and infrastructure, not homes and families. Continue reading

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Why the Governments changes to Permitted Development are not such a great idea – Planning changes

So given my position you would think I would relish the opportunity to design larger extensions without the interference of the local planning authority. However, despite the benefits…. Continue reading

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A coordinated approach to design

A more coordinated approach to updating an older home would be to plan and decide how best to use the available space in the 21st century. Continue reading

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Why you should avoid changes to the design once work is underway

OK, so you have all of your permissions, the builders are halfway through the job when you suddenly have a change of mind. Continue reading

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Is now a good time to extend?

The good news for home owners seeking building work is that the reduction in work for builders has resulted in labour prices being adjusted down and more builders chasing fewer jobs. Continue reading

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Extra space without extra rooms

How many times have you switched on the television to catch an estate agent in one of the home shows proclaiming the golden estate agents rule of “more rooms equals more money”? Continue reading

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