BBC Panorama Mobile Home Swindle
BBC Panorama Mobile Home Swindle: Highlights the importance of proper planning permission for mobile homes In this blog, we’ll delve into The BBC Panorama Mobile Home Swindle and the importance of obtaining the correct planning permission to avoid legal and financial pitfalls. In today’s news, the BBC Panorama Mobile Home Swindle uncovered some troubling stories. […]
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 […]
Take control of your annexe planning application
Navigate your annexe planning application with confidence The desire to care for ageing loved ones while fostering closer family bonds makes multi-generational living an increasingly popular choice. But converting your property to accommodate them often requires adding an annexe or mobile home. And if you don’t know how to write a good annexe planning application, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]