Do you need planning permission to knock down an outbuilding?
Demolition: Do you need planning permission to knock down an outbuilding? You may need to demolish an outbuilding such as a shed or garage prior to building an annexe. However, a common misconception is that you do not need planning permission to knock down an outbuilding. Keep reading to avoid falling foul of this common […]
Do I need annexe planning permission in the Green Belt?
Annexe Planning Permission in the Green Belt Are you a homeowner and want to build a granny annexe or garden room but live in the Green Belt? If the answer is yes, you may be concerned about the impact that living in the Green Belt can have on your planning application. This blog covers how […]
The Granny Annexe is on the rise
Granny Annexe Success Story At NAPC we like to keep our eyes and ears open when it comes to granny annexes! Especially when an article appears in the industry press talking about success in the granny annexe market. And why granny annexes, garden rooms, and mobile homes are on the rise. Whether you […]
How to write a good planning statement
Introduction This blog explains how to write a good planning statement. This will be useful when building an annexe or mobile home and submitting your own application. Submitting and obtaining planning permission yourself can be complicated. So it is important to understand the requirements for success. A key element of the submission is the planning […]
What to do when your planning application is refused
Introduction Welcome to this week’s blog; What to do when your planning application is refused. First of all, don’t worry, it does not mean it is the end of the road for your planning application. Read on to find out more. What to do when your planning application is refused First and foremost, have the […]
Life as a Graduate Planner – Diary Entry 4
Life as a Graduate Planner In this blog, Joe talks us through life as a Graduate planner. As well as what he’s been working on, and how he feels his skills have been developing. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Joe and watching his skills bloom over the last several months. My confidence levels have […]
Do I need annexe planning permission in an AONB?
Getting annexe planning permission in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) can be tricky. However, this is something that we achieved recently for a client in Wiltshire Objections from local residents on how your development will impact the beauty of the AONB can lead to the refusal of a planning permission application. This can […]
Learn more about Annexe planning specialist Joss
Annexe planning specialist Due to NAPC being a small but mighty team, with more than one Annexe planning specialist, we thought we would use our blog page as an opportunity to learn about our Annexe planning specialist’s lives away from work. Plus sometimes it is nice to talk about something other than planning. Starting with […]
Does using your annexe as an Airbnb require planning permission?
Does using your annexe as an Airbnb require planning permission? This is a frequent question we get asked. Read on to find out the answers to this question, and more. If you have erected an outbuilding under permitted development for incidental purposes, you must use it for that purpose. In the short term at least. […]