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Guide To Planning a Loft Conversion

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Extension Architecture in Loft Conversions Ideas

Are you considering a loft extension? Maybe you need extra space for your growing family, such as an extra bathroom or even a second living room. No matter what your needs are, a loft extension is a great way to create additional living space without moving home, whilst also adding value to your property.

The Guide To Side-Extension Design Ideas

There are many and varied reasons for expanding the size of your property by adding on a side extension. The two main ones though are creating more daily living space and increasing the value of your home.

Removing A Load-Bearing Wall: Guidelines And Regulations

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Extension Architecture in Basement Extension Ideas, Blog, Double Storey Extension Ideas, House extensions, New Build, Single Storey Extension Ideas

Whether you want to transform your existing home, or plan to redesign a new home before you move in, you may be considering your options. One of those would be knocking down a wall that separates rooms to transform the space.

Different Types Of Single Storey Extensions

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension Ideas

With the potential difficulty of moving home in uncertain economic times, many are now looking to alternatives which will enable them to stay in their current locations yet help them expand their space. Building a single-storey extension is a popular solution that provides space whilst adding value to one's home.

The Ultimate Guide To Hip To Gable Loft Conversions

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Extension Architecture in Loft Conversions Ideas

What Is A Hip To Gable Conversion? A hip to gable conversion is an increasingly popular way to extend the loft space of your property. Most homes have a typical "hipped" roof which means all the sides slope inwards. This means the space below this sloping surface is virtually unusable. However, if the sloping sides of either end of the roof are replaced by vertical walls (or gables), suddenly this area becomes a lot more accessible and easy to utilize. This can be done on a single or even both sides of a property's preexisting roof. People often use this transformation to give space for an additional bedroom, office or recreational room.

The Ultimate Guide to Permission in Principle

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Extension Architecture in House Extension Ideas, House extensions

Permission in principle (PIP) offers an alternative method for obtaining planning consent for housing-led developments. This method splits the process into two pages, separating the consideration of the principle of planning permission from the technical details of the permission.

What Is A Certificate Of Lawful Use and How To Obtain One?

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Extension Architecture in House Extension Ideas

Also known as a lawful development certificate, a Certificate Of Lawful Use is one issued by the local council to legalise the development or use of a piece of land.

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