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You can almost always still extend a house in a conservation area, but conservation status removes most permitted development rights, so nearly every rear extension, side return, dormer or mansard needs full planning permission. An Article 4 direction can remove even more rights. The keys to approval are matching ...

Planning permission and building regulations are two separate approvals. Planning permission controls whether you can build, how it looks, and how it affects your neighbours and the area. Building regulations control how you build it safely, covering structure, fire safety, insulation, drainage and ventilation. Mo...

A party wall agreement is the written consent, or the formal surveyor’s award, that lets you carry out building work affecting a shared wall, boundary or nearby foundations. It is required under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for most rear extensions, loft conversions and basement projects in London. You serve a not...