Planning
Do you need planning permission for a house extension?
Many extensions in England need no planning application, but only inside set limits. The limits, the exceptions and what to do when you go over.
Blog
Hiring an architect, explained with sources
Fees, planning permission, building regulations and party walls in plain English. Every figure is dated and linked to the official page it came from.
Costs and fees
Featured
How much does an architect cost? How UK architect fees work
There is no standard price list. This guide covers how architects set a fee, when you usually pay and the extra costs to budget for.
More guides
Loft conversions
Loft conversion rules: planning, building regulations and party walls
Planning permission is often not needed, but building regulations usually are, and a party wall notice may be too. How the three fit together.