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Insight & advice from Holland Lloyd on the process of getting planning permission, whether you are making changes to a home or building a new one
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Planning Enforcement Time Limits: What Homeowners Need to Know

Planning enforcement can be one of the most stressful parts of dealing with the planning...

A smaller rear extension to a property
Building Without Planning Permission: What Homeowners Need to Know

Understandably, many homeowners would prefer to avoid the cost and consultation required when submitting a...

A Modern British Home
Lawful Development Certificate vs Planning Permission Explained

A Lawful Development Certificate is formal confirmation from your Local Planning Authority (LPA) that a...

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Understanding Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission Rules

Listed buildings are distinctive and historically significant homes in the UK. They are placed on...

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Do All Planning Conditions Need to Be Discharged Before Occupation?

A grant of planning permission usually comes with a list of planning conditions. These are...

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How Long Does Planning Permission Take for Homeowners?

For many homeowners the process of getting planning permission can feel daunting. Gaining a full...

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How to Apply for Planning Permission: A Simple Homeowners’ Guide

You may need planning permission to make changes to an existing home in the UK....

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How Long Does Planning Permission Last for Home Renovations?

Planning permission doesn’t last forever. You have a fixed time period after securing planning permission...

New homes that have been built on a development site
Top Reasons Neighbours Object to Planning Permission

Planning a home extension or new build and worried about your neighbours objecting to planning...