Positive news for homeowners as house prices rise
Annual House Prices Rise and Growth Returns to positive We’re delighted to share some positive news for homeowners across the UK. Recent Nationwide figures show that annual house prices rise and growth has returned to positive territory for the first time in over a year. Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said: […]
Proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights
Proposed Changes to Permitted Development Rights The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) are consulting on changes to various permitted development rights for householder development. The changes apply to England only and consultation is open until 9th April 2024. To make your representations, please follow this link. What are Permitted Development Rights? Permitted […]
Government planning application fee increase December 2023
Planning application fee increase 2023 Planning application fees will increase from 6th December 2023 due to legislative amendments. The Government expects the fee increase to result in increased investment in the planning service, however, we are not holding our breath! The main points of the legislation changes affecting planning fee applications are as follows: Application […]
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 I need planning permission for my Garden Room?
Do need planning permission for my Garden Room? In this blog we’ll explore the question, do I need planning permission for my garden room? It’s important to note that in some cases garden rooms can be constructed without any planning permission under Permitted Development (PD) rights, providing they do not include sleeping accommodation. However there […]
Buying a house with annexe potential
Buying a House with Annexe Potential: A Guide for Homeowners Thinking of buying a house with room for an annexe? This guide explores key factors like location, funding, accessibility, design, and size to consider before you buy. Buying a House with Annexe Potential: Plan for the Future The demand for annexes is on the rise, […]