Tag: Lawful Development Certificate

Certificates & Compliance Documents You Must Keep (UK Home Projects Guide)

September 22, 2025 No Comments

Certificates & compliance documents prove your home project meets UK planning and building rules. From completion certificates to gas and electrical sign-offs, missing paperwork can cause delays, enforcement or issues with selling. This guide explains which documents you must keep, local council quirks, costs, and how to replace lost certificates.

Planning Permission Loft Conversion (UK)

September 14, 2025 No Comments

• Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion? Most houses can convert under Permitted Development if they stay within 40/50m³, avoid front dormers and keep ridge height. Learn the exceptions (conservation areas, Article 4, flats), costs, timelines and local council quirks for Bucks, Milton Keynes and Guildford, plus practical steps to secure approval.