Find out when a planning consultant might be worth bringing on board your project. Plus, where to find a good one and how much to expect to pay| Homebuilding
The planning process can be an onerous affair so the more you know about it, the better equipped you’ll be. Follow these top tips to help you get the green light on your application| Homebuilding
Don’t overlook the attached planning conditions in the euphoria of gaining planning approval. Failure to discharge conditions can invalidate the permission for your build — ignore them at your peril!| Homebuilding
A design and access statement is an important supporting document when applying for planning approval - here's what it should include| Homebuilding
The latest Self Build breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Homebuilding| Homebuilding
Not sure if a self build is for you? Our guide is here to give you advice on planning, designing and executing your project| Homebuilding
Once the initial despair of planning permission refusal has subsided, should you alter your design or launch a planning appeal?| Homebuilding
Find out what you can build under Permitted Development without planning permission in our beginner's guide| Homebuilding
If you want to get planning approval, knowing the considerations likely to win over planners in the area you want to build is essential, says planning consultant Ken Dijksman| Homebuilding
We explain the implications of designing a home in a conservation area and how to carefully plan your application| Homebuilding
Gaining planning permission is a crucial stage of any self build and many extensions. Here, a former planning officer explains how the process works| Homebuilding
The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.| GOV.UK