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Extensions for length being measured in a residential garden before a home extension project, with architectural plans and tape measure visible.

Extensions for Length: How Far Can You Extend Your Home?

June 5, 2026 No Comments

Extensions for length usually means how far your home extension can project from the original wall in the UK. This guide explains what “length” really means, when Permitted Development might apply, when planning permission is more likely, and the practical limits (neighbours, drainage, light, structure) that shape what’s realistic.

Can Neighbours Stop My Extension?

April 28, 2026 No Comments

Can neighbours stop my extension? They can’t veto it, but they can object if your plans affect privacy, daylight, design or parking. This guide explains what neighbours can and can’t do under planning permission and Permitted Development, how party wall rules differ, and the practical steps that reduce objections, delays and enforcement risk.