Bat Survey and Planning Permission: what do I need to …
When is a bat survey required? A bat survey can be required where there is a conversion, modification or removal of buildings (including hospitals, churches etc)…
Increased Planning Fees in England
On 17th January 2018, the planning fees in England will be increased by 20%. The current fees for Planning Applications in England can be found…
What do you do if neighbours object to your planning …
One way forward is to widen the circle of neighbours to encompass the whole neighbourhood. This dilutes the impact of any one awkward individual and…
Renovating a Child’s Bedroom: My Top 10 Children’s Wallpapers
Whether you are renovating a room to turn it into your child’s dream bedroom or transforming an unloved room into a creative playroom, I hope…
Achieving thermal comfort within a timber frame building
Timber housing has long been an iconic feature of cold environments. The Nordic nations, Canada and Switzerland are just some of the countries best-known for…
How do I get 5% reduced VAT rate for my conversion?
5% reduced VAT rate I recently received an email from a developer whose contractor was refusing to charge the 5% reduced VAT rate unless the…
Housing Politics: Where does each party stand?
It’s certainly an interesting political time in the UK at the moment. One issue which remains indisputably at the forefront of national concern, regardless of…