Q&As

Does a change of use from non-residential to a dwelling require amenity space or garden? The proposal is within an existing residential area with on street parking and municipal waste collection, but no land attached that could be used as a garden. It seems that there are contradictory outcomes in the immediate location. An old [...]

I purchased an end of terrace house three years ago and I own some land next door which is approximately the same size as my home. I don’t have a clue about new builds. Can someone please tell me what I need to do to see if I will be able to build a new [...]

Our neighbour has built their extension along the boundary line (not over it) on their side. However, the footings are on our side, but we did agree to this. We are now looking to build a simple ground floor extension on our property and are wondering if we can simply come off their wall. I [...]

We are currently replacing an existing bungalow by staged installation of a new joist band, followed by removal of concrete block walls to new timber frame and eventually removal of existing concrete floor for a new insulated floor. We will then extend to add a first floor level. As we will be completely replacing existing [...]

My house is valued at £700k and I have a mortgage of £240k. Can I release funds to finish the build on my second property that has no mortgage?

Do self builders need to submit financial viability reports as part of S106 or are they immune from S106 (similar to CIL)? Also, as my property has been vacant for over three years (converting from commercial to residential), does the council have to grant me vacant building credit if they do insist on S106 contribution? [...]

I have been informed by the council that a barn may be suitable for conversion to residential use if the existing building is structurally sound and capable of reuse without significant rebuilding, alteration or substantial extensions. I am confident the existing barn would meet this criteria and I would like to put a right angle [...]

Our self build has had second fix plumbing and electrics completed and we are decorating. We need to move in as our rental is coming to an end. Our building control have told us this will trigger Regulation 17 and we will have 8 weeks to get our completion certificate or apply for an Extension [...]