Q&As

Hi there, Do I need to submit a BNG report with my planning application to sub-divide my existing property into 2 flats and a semi- detached chalet bungalow? Changes to the existing mature garden/s are minimal and mainly due to planning law requirements, that requires me to provide additional parking spaces, recycling and cycle storage.

Is there a register of grants available for new selfbuild home ?

I have a question relating to the party wall act. There are two mid terraced houses on a slope. House 1 is stepped below House 2 and they both share a wall to the apex of House 1. When repairs are required to the gable end of House 2 (which is sitting on top/being part [...]

I have planning permission to demolish my existing house and detached garage and create a new self build. However, this will expire in the Autumn of 2026 and we are not ready yet to conduct the works and think we want to change the design. Can we commence the demolition on time to ensure it [...]

Which project management software would you recommend using for a single self-build? I would like it to include GANTT charts, with dependencies, lead and lag capabilities.

Will the new legislation that have been set for local authorities to be more ambitious to meet housing targets allow those with hardstanding tennis courts in a green belt area the opportunity to build homes on them?

My parents have got planning permission to construct two, four-bed detached houses and to demolish their existing house and build three terrace houses on the site. However, they are now no longer able to do the build. As the planning was all granted on the same submission, if one of the four-bed houses was built [...]

I am looking for some advice on our potential VAT reclaim for a barn conversion we are about to commence. Could you please advise.