Why More Families Are Building Annexes for Loved Ones
Across the UK, more families are choosing to build garden annexes to accommodate their loved ones. Whether for elderly parents, adult children, or extended family members, annexes are becoming one of the most practical and cost-effective solutions for modern living. But, why are annexes so popular and what planning rules do you need to know […]
Detached vs Attached Annexes – Which is Best for Your Garden?
Discover whether a detached or attached annexe is right for your property. NAPC’s expert planning consultants explain feasibility, council preferences, and design considerations for securing annexe planning permission. When it comes to creating extra living space for a family member, one of the first questions homeowners face is whether the annexe should be detached […]
Design That Works: Introducing Our Planning, Visual & Animation Packages
Hi! My name is Charlie and I’m the new Junior Designer at NAPC! I come from a background in CGI, working on high-profile interior design projects, bespoke kitchens and all kinds of interiors. I’ve been able to transfer all of those CGI skills to create stunning visuals of garden homes and annexes, like the ones […]
Do I Need a Certificate of Lawfulness for My Garden Outbuilding?
If you’re planning to build a garden outbuilding — whether it’s a home office, hobby room, or just some extra space — you may be wondering if you need planning permission. In many cases, the answer is no, thanks to Permitted Development Rights. But even if permission isn’t needed, there’s one step that can give […]
Why Most Golf Simulators Need Planning Permission
To comfortably accommodate a full golf swing, most simulators require an internal ceiling height of around 3 metres. Factoring in floor and ceiling build-up, this typically means an external height exceeding the 2.5m limit allowed under permitted development rights when within 2 metres of a boundary. As a result, planning permission is often required — […]
Navigating the 2025 Planning Fee Changes
2025 Planning Fee Changes – What It Means for Your Garden Room, Annexe, or Mobile Home Project If you’re planning to build a garden room, annexe, or mobile home in your garden, there’s an important update you need to know about. From April 1st, 2025, planning application fees in England are set to increase. While […]
The 2024 Changes to the NPPF: What You Need to Know
Introduction – 2024 NPPF changes The UK government has proposed significant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in 2024, with the aim of addressing housing provision, sustainability, economic growth, community well-being, and modernised planning processes. These changes aim to balance development needs with environmental conservation and community priorities, shaping a more resilient and […]
Why Securing a Mobile Home Certificate of Lawfulness is Crucial: Insights from a Hastings Case Study
When looking to site a mobile home within your curtilage as an annexe, compliance with the Caravan Act is critical. At NAPC, we guide clients through the complexities of mobile home planning applications, ensuring legality. A recent Hastings incident, where a man used a crane to prove a point in a planning dispute over a […]
First Of Its Kind Planning Consultancy Will Set Industry Standards For Annexes
Who are NAPC? NAPC are a specialist consultancy launched to raise and maintain standards in annexe construction across England and Wales. NAPC becomes the country’s first and only annexe, mobile home and garden room planning and development consultancy. They are working to ensure that the very highest standards of design, construction and delivery are adhered […]