Planning Permission Tips UK - Understanding Your Local Planning Officer - They are Only Human All Planning Permission applications will be dealt with and adminsitered by a Case Planning Officer within Development Control of your Local Council. Many people who have had a bad expereince of the Planning Department who have not received planning permission will put Planning Officers in the same category of their most hated Professions such as Estate Agents and Lawyers which in many cases is unfair. You have to have an understanding of who is your typical modern day Planning Officer these days to appreciate both sides of the coin. Our article explains some of the issues and types of people with their mind sets who will be determining your building proposal. You may be surprised at some of our own experiences - Do not judge them until you you appreciate some of the constraints and issues that they themselves are facing when determining your own application for planning permission.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Two Story Side Extensions - The Common Mistakes Planning Permission for the two storey side extension in order to extend or develop a residential property is probobly one of the most common extensions there is for Development Dontrol. However, many people make the same basic mistakes when proposing to extend their properties that their Planning Application for Planning permission often gets refused. We explain here some of the main issues and main mistakes for a scheme needing to obtain Planning Approval for a two storey side extension.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Permitted Development Allowances - Not the Golden Goose You Imagine There is a perception amongst most folk that every house is allowed a certain percentage of extension development without the need for formal Planning Permission. People seem to think that it applies to them even when they purchase an already extended property. Lets kill some of those misconceptions and explain why many extensions do actually require the benefit of a formal Planning Permission.
Planning Permission Tips UK - Illegal Building Works - Is there an Upside? Many times throughout the year we are called in to assist people who have got into trouble by completing building works without the correct Council planning permission. This can be either Planning or Building Regulations - often both. Guess when this 'illegal' building works is usually exposed - Right at the time when the home owner is under the most pressure & exposure to other abortive fees - you guessed it - When they are about to move home! Here we discuss some of the issues when you have a property that has illegal building works.
Log Homes - Finding the Perfect Log Home Plan One of the first steps in building a log home is deciding on a floorplan. Many people spends months, or even years, searching for the perfect plan. However, it doesn't have to be that difficult.
Log Homes - Whats Different About Log Homes? Newcomers to the world of log homes will obviously notice that log homes look different than conventional "stick-built" homes. But are log homes really different, other than in appearance? If so, how?
Building a Backyard Play Structure Are you ready to build a backyard play structure that is certain to be the envy of the neighborhood? Explore the various options available and select the one that best suits your needs.
