Planning & Permissions reviews, comparisons and buying guides from Sareth Build Journal.
Do I need planning permission for an extension? Often no, thanks to permitted development. Here are the exact UK size limits, rules and exceptions.
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How to serve a party wall notice in the UK: the steps, a free template, exact notice periods and the timeline from service to award.
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Planning permission refused? What to do next: read the refusal reasons, fix and resubmit a revised scheme, or appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Permitted development rights in England: what you can build without planning permission, the size limits, and where those rights are removed.
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Find which council decides your planning application, then check conservation area, Article 4, listed building, TPO and flood risk status for free.
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Listed building consent explained: the law, when you need it (and when you don't), interiors, curtilage, the 8-week process, and the criminal penalties with no time limit.
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