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
The Paragraph 79 clause of the National Planning Policy Framework, could be just the ticket to building a home in the countryside. Find out how it works| Homebuilding
Plots in designated areas, such as an AONB or Conservation Area, hold strong appeal to self builders - but can you actually get permission from the local planners to build?| Homebuilding
Once the initial despair of planning permission refusal has subsided, should you alter your design or launch a planning appeal?| 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
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