{"id":5788,"date":"2013-05-15T15:08:01","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T14:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builder.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=49"},"modified":"2013-05-15T15:08:01","modified_gmt":"2013-05-15T14:08:01","slug":"building-information-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/getting-started\/building-information-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Building information and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having decided that you don\u2019t want to move to gain extra space \u2013 and regardless of whether you\u2019re extending outward, downward or upward \u2013 you\u2019ll always need to get any necessary planning permission and Building Regulations approval before starting work.<\/p>\n<p>The law relating to \u2018permitted developments\u2019 \u2013 extensions that don\u2019t need planning permission \u2013 varies according to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Property type. For example, detached or semi-detached<\/li>\n<li>The nature of the proposed development.  A loft or basement conversion often won\u2019t need planning permission, unless there\u2019s also a change of use<\/li>\n<li>Outward extension<\/li>\n<li>Height and width of any new part of your home<\/li>\n<li>Which part of the UK you live; each area has its own rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, if you home is a listed building or in a conversation area, planning permission and Building Regulations approval will be needed.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/building200-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/building200-9.jpg\" alt=\"building200-9\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-30 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nReceipt of any necessary planning permission is not the same as ensuring that your work complies with Buildings Regulations, or vice versa; the two matters are entirely separate and each must be addressed in its own right.<\/p>\n<p>It also makes sense to talk to your neighbours as soon as possible in case your proposals will adversely affect them, such as overlooking their garden or blocking out light. Discussing such concerns early on will make life much easier, especially if planning permission is required, in which case the local council\u2019s planning team will make them aware of your intentions anyway.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you should check your title deeds to make sure there aren\u2019t any restrictive covenants that would prevent the work from going ahead. If in any doubt, contact a suitably qualified solicitor.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s important to bring your development to the attention of your mortgage lender and household insurer in case it affects the nature of their interest in your property or their business terms with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extending outwards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have enough room in your garden, an outwards extension of one or more storeys can substantially increase the size and value of your home.<\/p>\n<p>This could work out cheaper than moving to a larger property because building an extension will avoid certain \u2018hidden costs\u2019, such as fees for an estate agent, legal work, stamp duty land tax and removal services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extending upwards <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that as much as 30% of your home\u2019s total floor area is taken up by loft (also known as \u2018attic\u2019) space? It\u2019s often unused or underused as a storage area, making it ideal for redevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>Because the building\u2019s main structure is already there, a loft conversion will be cheaper than extending outwards.<br \/>\nFigures suggest that creating an extra bedroom with an en suite bathroom could increase the value of your property by up to 20%.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/building200-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/building200-4.jpg\" alt=\"building200-4\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere are a few things you should check before consulting an architect to 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