Living in a Green Belt or Listed Building and need annexe planning?
Introduction Do you live in a Green Belt or a Listed Building and need annexe planning permission? Planning to build an annexe on your property? Concerned about green belt or listed building status? One way to confidently navigate challenges is by applying for a Certificate of Lawfulness (CoL) for a mobile home, alongside a planning […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning expert joins team
Annexe planning expert On behalf of our team at NAPC, we are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Richard, our newest member and planning expert. We are thrilled to have Richard join us as Senior Planner, bringing his extensive experience to our Annexe planning team. Richard’s background Richard has an impressive background in Planning […]
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 […]
Life as a Graduate Planner – Diary Entry 3
Introduction to my latest blog: Life as a Graduate Planner – diary entry 3 Following my first few months as a Graduate Planner at NAPC, I feel I have really made good progress in my career. I also feel that I have developed my skills and knowledge as a planner. To learn more about what […]
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 […]