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Your Guide to Home Extensions: Planning and Building Regulations
Do You Need Planning Permission for Your Extension?
General Planning Rules for All Extensions
Specific Planning Rules for Side Extensions
Specific Planning Rules for Single-Storey Rear Extensions
Specific Planning Rules for Multi-Storey Extensions
Understanding the 'Prior Approval' Process
Do You Need Building Regulations Approval for Your Extension?
Building Regulations: Foundations
Building Regulations: Walls Below Ground Level (Substructure)
Your Guide to Home Extensions: Planning and Building Regulations
Dreaming of creating more space in your home? Building an extension can significantly improve your living environment and add value. However, before you pick up a single tool, you must understand the critical rules and legal requirements that govern construction projects like these throughout the United Kingdom.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the specifics of planning permission and building regulations, tailored exclusively for residential house extensions.
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This guidance is for general information only and is not legal advice. Planning requirements vary by council and property. You should check your local planning authority's specific requirements before submitting an application or starting work. This guidance applies to England and Wales. When in doubt, contact your local planning authority or seek professional planning advice.
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