Category: Costs and Process

Drawing plan for house" concept image showing architectural floor plans, location and site plans with red boundaries, house elevation drawings, and approval checklist on a modern, tidy desk – ideal for UK planning permission guides.

Drawing Plan For House for Planning Permission: What to Include 

Drawing Plan For House for planning permission? This guide explains exactly what your council typically expects in England — from location and site plans to existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, and (when needed) sections. Learn the right scales, what to label, common mistakes that cause delays, and when getting professional help can save time.

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Illustration of an accessible UK home entrance and ground-floor layout showing compliance with Building Regulations Part M, including a level threshold, ramp, wide doorways, clear hallway space, and an accessible WC with grab rails—designed in a clean, modern, architectural diagram style.

Building Regulations Part M Explained (UK): Access Requirements Made Simple 

Building Regulations Part M sets out UK requirements for access to and use of buildings. This homeowner-friendly guide explains Volume 1 vs Volume 2, when Part M applies to extensions and conversions, and the most common layout issues (entrances, doorways, circulation and WCs). Use our checklist to reduce Building Control delays and avoid costly redesigns.

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Drawing extension plans neatly arranged on a desk, featuring UK planning documents like site plans, floor plans, and elevations beside a rear extension sketch — a visual guide for homeowner planning permission.

Drawing Extension Plans: What to Include for Planning Permission 

Drawing extension plans for planning permission? This guide explains what to include in your submission pack: location and site plans, existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, roof plans and sections. Learn the difference between planning and Building Regulations drawings, common mistakes that cause delays, and when DIY drawings are worth the risk.

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Planning drawings and architectural blueprints on a desk with a digital floor plan displayed on a tablet, set against the backdrop of a suburban brick house.

Planning Drawings: What You Need for Planning Permission (UK Guide) 

Planning drawings are the scaled plans your council needs to validate and assess your planning application. Learn which drawings you usually need (location plan, block plan, floor plans, elevations), common scale mistakes to avoid, and how planning drawings differ from Building Regulations drawings—so you can submit once, reduce delays and keep your project moving.

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Illustrated New Build Stages UK Timeline showing the construction process of a detached modern house in three phases: groundwork and foundations, timber frame and scaffolding mid-build, and completed home with landscaping under a clear sky.

New Build Stages UK Timeline: Planning, Construction & Completion Explained

Planning a self-build or one-off home and not sure what happens when? This guide to the new build stages UK timeline explains every step — from early design, planning permission and building regulations through to groundworks, first and second fix, final inspections and completion certificate — so you can plan confidently and avoid costly delays.

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UK homeowner reviewing building plans beside a partially constructed garden room with timber and brick walls, highlighting tools and clean foundation—ideal visual for articles discussing the cost of building an outbuilding.

How Much Does It Cost to Build an Outbuilding? UK Guide

The cost of building an outbuilding in the UK typically ranges from £5,000 to £25,000, depending on size, materials and specification. Simple timber structures start at lower budgets, while brick or fully insulated garden rooms cost more. This guide breaks down real-world price ranges, planning considerations and what’s usually included so you can budget confidently.

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Modern detached English home under construction with single and double-storey extensions, scaffolding, builders, and visible blueprints — illustrating residential building progress for the article “How Much Do Extensions Cost.

Single vs Double Storey: How Much Do Extensions Cost to Build?

Planning to extend your home in England? Discover how much extensions cost in 2025, from single to double-storey builds. Learn the real-world prices per m², what affects your budget, and how to stay compliant with planning permission and Building Regulations — all explained clearly for homeowners.

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