Do you own a home in the UK but it isn't large enough? Do you want to build a two-storey house extension without having to apply for planning permission? Believe it or not, this is possible but I don't think its a good idea.

Níall Hedderman · ARB-registered architect · RIBA Chartered Member I've run my own architecture practice in Edinburgh since 2009, specialising in altering, extending and renovating homes. Since 2022 I've given over 340 online consultations to homeowners and buyers across the UK. Have you been trying to buy the ideal family home but can't seem to find the right property? Maybe you’ve decided to buy a house, and then make it much bigger, so it works for you. This house was

Níall Hedderman · ARB-registered architect · RIBA Chartered Member I've run my own architecture practice in Edinburgh since 2009, specialising in altering, extending and renovating homes. Since 2022 I've given over 340 online consultations to homeowners and buyers across the UK. Two ways permitted development could ruin your home If you own a home in the UK you might be aware of something called permitted development. It's the right to make modest alterations or extension

Níall Hedderman · ARB-registered architect · RIBA Chartered Member I've run my own architecture practice in Edinburgh since 2009, specialising in altering, extending and renovating homes. Since 2022 I've given over 340 online consultations to homeowners and buyers across the UK. The UK planning system is separate from the building regulations So, you got planning permission for your extension, or your new house, well done. Are you all set to start construction? No, and yo

Níall Hedderman · ARB-registered architect · RIBA Chartered Member I've run my own architecture practice in Edinburgh since 2009, specialising in altering, extending and renovating homes. Since 2022 I've given over 340 online consultations to homeowners and buyers across the UK. Four things that will ruin your chances of getting planning approval If anyone tells you they can guarantee getting planning permission approved in the UK, they are either lying to you or they don