Planning permission
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Do I need planning permission for an annexe?
Not usually, provided you don’t use it for this one reason, say experts
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Do I need planning permission for windows?
Experts explain the rules for changing your existing frames and adding new openings
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Do you need planning permission for solar panels? This planning expert explains which rules will apply to you
Many homeowners question whether or not planning permission for solar panels will be needed – and our guide is here with the answers
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Do you need planning permission for a porch?
Make sure you check whether your porch needs planning consent before you start the installation
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Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
Not usually, but experts reveal when you might need consent from the planners
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20 home improvements you can do without planning permission
Many alterations can be done under Permitted Development
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Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?
Make sure you know the rules before you build your conservatory
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What is retrospective planning permission and how easy is it to get? Experts explain why it may be harder than you think
If you didn't get planning consent before starting work, you can apply for it afterwards, but it's a risky move
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Do I need planning permission for a garage conversion?
This is when you do and don’t need it, according to the pros
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What is planning permission and when do you actually need it?
This jargon-free guide explains what you need to know
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Do I need planning permission for VELUX windows? We asked the pros to find out
The answer is a little more complex than you might think
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What size extension can I build without planning permission? The rules you need to know
If you stick to the stringent criteria of Permitted Development, you can build an extension without planning permission
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Planning permission for an extension – do you actually need it?
If you want to add more space to your home with an extension, you'll need to make sure you abide by the planning rules
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Do I need planning permission for a pergola? It all depends on these 3 things, according to experts
It’s not a one-size-fits-all answer
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Don't get hit with a fine! This is how high your garden fence can be without planning permission
How high can a fence be without planning permission? The answer may surprise you...
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Do I need planning permission for a shed? What you need to know about adding one
The experts reveal when you will and won't need permission to add a shed to your garden
