Permitted Development Rights for Upward Extensions to Commercial/Mixed Use Buildings
Along with the recent planning changes, you can now create flats in the form of a 2 storey upward extension to a detached commercial building without planning permission. From 1st September, detached commercial or mixed-use buildings can benefit from a 2
Permitted Development Rights for Upward Extensions to Blocks of Flats
Following our previous update regarding new permitted development rights to extending houses, there is also the option to extend blocks of flats without planning permission. This new permitted development right which allows owners of a block of flats to create new
Permitted Development Rights for Upward Extensions
Picking up from our last update regarding upward extensions back in December 2019, it is now approximately 9 months later and many changes have come into force. Some of this is in response to the pandemic and some to reduce
Major changes to the Use Class Order from September 2020
The UK Government has announced significant revisions to the current Use Class Order which aims to provide greater flexibility for conversions and to ensure high streets continue to flourish amid the pandemic. The new use classes and changes include: Class E ‘Commercial,
Working From Home Series: Architects sketch their home offices
As well settle down into long term home working, so continues our obsession for home office spaces. In the latest series of WFH, we asked our team of architects to put their creative skills to the test and sketch their
How do I check if a solicitor is registered?
Anyone who holds themselves out to be a solicitor within England and Wales must hold a valid practicing certificate, showing that they are a member of the Law Society and therefore regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA). Entering into a
Working From Home Series: Creating the perfect home office for any space
In the first of our working from home series, the Architecture Department and our Interior Designer, look at small changes around the home that can help lift the mood, providing a welcome distraction from events going on in the outside
Equity Release and the Residential Family Home
I am often asked by clients about Equity Release products, how they work and how beneficial they are. Equity Release Schemes do have a place for some people and are able to provide much needed income or capital for individuals
Working With Your Architect Remotely
Did you know that working with an architect remotely is possible? We’ve been working remotely with our clients successfully over the past two months and we want to let you know how it can be done so that you’ll have