Guides
Planning, in plain English.
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most, with no jargon and no sales pitch. When you're ready, the free planning checker or a free feasibility visit takes it from there.
Do I need planning permission in Surrey?
How to tell whether your extension, loft or conversion needs a planning application or falls under permitted development, and what that means in Surrey.
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Permitted development, explained
What permitted development rights cover for extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and the limits that most often catch homeowners out.
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Planning permission vs building regulations
They sound similar but they're two separate approvals. Here's what each one controls and why most projects need both.
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Party wall agreements, explained
When the Party Wall Act applies to your extension or loft, what a notice involves, and how to keep things friendly with the neighbours.
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What a measured survey includes
Why an accurate survey of your existing home is the foundation of good drawings, and why we include one in every quote.
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