Ancillary vs Incidental
Many people find the planning approval process at best complicated and, at worst, downright perplexing. And it’s hardly surprising, given its bewildering array of technical jargon and legal niceties. One of the most commonly misunderstood aspects is the difference between an incidental dwelling and ancillary dwelling. So, as specialists in the subject of planning permission, […]
Covid-19 and the rise of the granny annexe
The UK is experiencing a boom in granny annexe building. It’s a trend that’s been accelerated by the Covid pandemic which has, for months at a time, made visiting and caring for ageing family members impossible. The thinking now is to futureproof the family through multi-generational living, whereby reliant parents can still live independently whist […]