London Extend Blog

Understanding how recent changes to Supplementary Planning Documents affect your upcoming residential renovation and planning approval success.

Navigating London’s latest planning shift to protect community assets while expanding your residential space.

Housing Minister orders councils to fix planning delays, creating a faster, more predictable path for your home extension project.

Navigating recent shifts in planning refusal trends to ensure your home extension project gets the green light.

The BCC urges government to hire more planners to clear the backlog for London home extension projects.

The approval of homes on ‘Grey Belt’ land signals a major shift in planning policy for London’s suburban fringes.

Grosvenor calls for a National Consent Order to streamline energy-efficiency upgrades for Grade II listed properties.

How shifting national planning policies are helping London homeowners bypass restrictive local council decisions for their home projects.

A recent council review highlights the financial risks of CIL errors for homeowners planning residential extensions.

Government clarifies Biodiversity Net Gain exemptions, removing costly red tape for small-scale London residential developments and extensions.

Discover how shifts in UK housing approvals are creating new opportunities for London homeowners to extend and renovate.

A comprehensive guide to recent planning shifts and how they simplify adding space and value to your London property.

Understanding recent planning refusals is crucial for successfully extending your home within London’s protected Green Belt areas.

The government’s updated planning guidance prioritizes high-quality design, offering a clearer roadmap for homeowners seeking planning approval.

Stay informed on the latest planning policy shifts and design standards affecting home extension projects across London's residential boroughs.

Stay ahead of the curve with our breakdown of the latest national design guidance and local plan modifications in England.

Updated national guidance emphasizes local connectivity, potentially streamlining planning for well-located London residential extensions and home renovations.

A developer’s forced demolition highlights the critical risks of proceeding with residential extensions without proper planning authorization.

Understanding the latest draft planning policy updates and safety standards for residential projects across London.

Navigating critical updates to design and safety standards in the government’s latest planning policy framework for residential projects.

New government guidance urges councils to be flexible, potentially easing the path for London residential projects.

Discover how recent shifts in planning law and Grey Belt designations open new doors for your London home extension.

New market data reveals how residential extensions significantly increase property value, offering a lucrative opportunity for London homeowners.

The government has activated key parts of the Planning Act, introducing a new environmental assessment system for UK developments.

Understanding the latest NPPF updates and how new government legislation streamlines your London home extension project.

Discover how the latest legislative updates streamline residential planning and what this means for your upcoming London home extension.

How upcoming NPPF changes and BNG exemptions will simplify your home extension or renovation project in the coming year.

We break down the latest National Planning Policy Framework updates to help your home extension project succeed.

A surge in summer planning applications reveals how Londoners are transforming their homes amid shifting market conditions.

Understanding how the latest UK planning reforms and NPPF updates will streamline your next London home extension project.

How NPPF updates and new legislative Royal Assent are simplifying the planning process for London residential extension projects.

New market data reveals how a professional loft conversion can significantly increase your London property's equity and appeal.

Streamlined approvals and grey-belt development are set to transform how Londoners extend and improve their homes.

Why professional planning is essential after a London family faces a record-breaking fine for unauthorized property works.

Major planning reforms aim to slash wait times for homeowners looking to expand their residential living space.

New government planning consultations could simplify extensions and affect environmental considerations for homeowners.

The government's new planning framework could subtly shift local planning decisions for your London home.

National planning policy and biodiversity rules are changing, directly affecting your future extension project.

New national policy changes could impact your extension plans. Stay informed with London Extend.

National planning changes are set to simplify approvals for residential extensions across London’s thirty-two boroughs.

The final London borough has adopted CIL, meaning this levy now applies across the entire capital.

New draft planning rules could bring changes to how local councils approach development. Stay informed!

England's latest climate guidance could shape future home extensions, promoting sustainability and efficiency for homeowners.

Latest climate change guidance sets the stage for more sustainable extensions and improvements across England.

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Cost-effective planning services for residential extensions, loft conversions, and renovations in London – from initial surveys to planning approval.

Discover how a wrap-around extension can transform your South London property, adding space, light, and significant value.

Recent NPPF reforms introduce 'Grey Belt' designations, potentially easing restrictions for residential extensions and local developments across London.

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