Party Wall Surveyors: A 2024 Guide

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Digi in House extensions

Is your project being slowed down by a matter concerning the party wall? If so, you may need to consider getting professional support from a party wall surveyor. This guide will cover how this professional body can help you and your home, and how to determine whether you need one.

Flat Roof Extensions: A Beginner’s Guide In 2024

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Digi in House extensions

In recent years, flat roof extensions have gained a lot of popularity due to their stylish and on-trend nature. An added advantage is that they are usually the most cost-effective method to create some additional space in your home. This guide will cover what you need to consider for a flat roof extension – from understanding planning permission to which materials you should use when considering a flat roof extension.

Outline Planning Permission – What Is It And How Do I Get It?

Posted on March 08, 2021 by Digi in House extensions

An outline planning application is a way of finding out whether a planning application is likely to be approved by your local authority. This means you can understand your options without a great deal of outlay on architects’ drawings and the fees for the planning application itself. The proposal does not have to be as detailed as a standard planning application and allows several elements to be approved at a later stage. These are known as reserved matters.

Building Regulations 4 year And 10 year Rules Planning

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Digi in House extensions

When there has been a breach of planning regulations there are two rules which may be utilised to prevent the property owner from receiving an enforcement action. The 4-year rule and the 10-year rule may be applied when considering either an unpermitted residential development or a change of use.

Bathroom Inspiration For Your Extension Renovation

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Digi in House extensions

As a team of architects, we have a passion for interior design and there is nothing we enjoy more than providing inspiration to homeowners planning a bathroom extension or renovation. As we enter a new year our minds are full of ideas, which we thought would be useful for those looking for a little bathroom inspiration.

UK Building Regs Made Simple

Posted on February 01, 2021 by Digi in House extensions

To make sure that new builds, extensions and renovations in the UK are of a universal quality standard, most projects must adhere to official Building Regulations. These are like a set of rules, which in England and Wales became law in the Building Act 1984. They govern things such as the structural integrity of the project and the quality of the materials used. As well as creating a framework to manage risk – ensuring the safety of any future occupants – and meet environmental aims. Just as with Planning Permission, your project would need to be evaluated alongside these objective considerations. With the possibility of securing either a pass or a fail.

Mansard Loft Conversions Cost Guide

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Digi in Loft Conversions

Mansard loft conversions are an innovative way of gaining more space in the house you love. At Extension Architecture we specialise in creating unique solutions for your property, allowing you to utilise the valuable floor space that you have tied up in the loft and create additional living space. They are built to the rear of properties and change a slanted roof into an almost straight one, giving you plenty of room to play around with the layout. Some Mansard loft conversions can be big enough for two bedrooms and a bathroom too. Mansard loft conversions are named after Francois Mansard, a prominent 17th-century French architect and have long been a popular way to maximise space by converting the attic.