The stuff other practices keep behind a first meeting
Permitted development, planning, party walls and building regulations, explained properly. No jargon, no hedging, no sales pitch at the end.
GuidePermitted development rights, explained properly
What you can build without planning permission, what the limits actually are, and the traps that catch people out.
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GuideHow long does planning permission actually take?
The statutory eight weeks, what really happens, and where the time goes on a householder application.
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GuideYour planning application was refused. What now?
Why householder applications get refused, whether to appeal or resubmit, and how long each route takes.
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GuideArticle 4 directions, and why they matter to you
How councils remove permitted development rights, how to find out if yours is affected, and what it changes.
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GuideParty wall agreements without the jargon
When you need one, what it costs, how long it takes, and what happens if your neighbour objects.
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GuideBuilding regulations and planning permission are not the same thing
Two separate approvals, two separate risks. What each one covers and why passing one does not help with the other.
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