Will the New Labour Government Meet Home Building Targets?
Table of Contents Introduction The Labour government’s ambitious pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes during its term is welcome news for a nation facing a housing crisis. Yet, as an architectural practice, we consistently face the realities of the current planning system, which in our eyes isn’t fit for purpose today. For us, this […]
Big News! Changes to Planning for Barn Conversions
Table of Contents Introduction There’s been a shake-up in the world of permitted development rights, particularly for those wishing to convert a redundant agricultural building into a home. Obtaining panning for barn conversions is now more flexible than ever, but it comes with some limitations… On April 30th, the government announced a new order
Exciting Permitted Development Updates: Do You Need Planning Permission?
Table of Contents This article is written for homeowners who are contemplating making alterations to their property and those who are interested in the changes to Permitted Development Rights in the UK, particularly those with a vacant or otherwise redundant building they may wish to convert to a residential dwelling. In the next ten minutes you will [&hel