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 […]
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 […]
Does your Teenager Need More Space? Consider a Teenage Annexe
Does your Teenager Need More Space? Consider a Teenage Annexe to give them the independence they need The housing market is tough for young adults. With rising property prices and cost of living, saving for a deposit can feel impossible. This is where a teenage annexe comes in. What is a Teenage Annexe? A teenage […]