Does your Teenager Need More Space? Consider a Teenage Annexe

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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 […]

Annexe CIL Advice: Understanding CIL Can Save You Money

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Are you thinking of adding a granny annexe to your property? Getting Annexe CIL advice is a crucial part of the planning process for your annexe and can save you money! Read on to understand the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and how it could increase the costs of your new annexe if you don’t get […]

Life as a Graduate Planner – Diary Entry 5

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Life as a Graduate Planner at NAPC – Diary Entry 5 In this blog, Joe talks us through his continuing journey as a graduate planner at NAPC. As well as what he’s been working on, and how he feels his skills have been developing.   Growth in confidence I have been working at NAPC as […]

Planning Permission for Nursery Cabins

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Do you need Planning Permission for a Nursery Cabin? Read on to find out more about Increased Childcare Support and Nursery Annexes The UK government’s recent announcement regarding increased childcare support is fantastic news for working families. This is positive news, however, it presents a challenge for Nurseries with capacity issues. This blog post will […]

Can I rent out my annexe? Your questions answered!

Can I rent out my annexe

Introduction to this week’s blog – Can I rent out my annexe? In this blog we’ll answer the burning question on many householders’ lips “Can I rent out my annexe?” Read on to find out more. Planning rules and regulations can be complex, and when it comes to annexes, there are important considerations that every […]

Do you need planning permission to knock down an outbuilding?

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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 […]

The Granny Annexe is on the rise

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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

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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

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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 […]

Annexe

Annexes are now a popular addition to many family homes to provide additional accommodation.

Mobile Home


NAPC provide a service to help you establish whether your mobile home meets the definition of a caravan and can apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness

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Looking to install a garden room at your property? Unsure about planning permission or building regulations for garden rooms?

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