Planning and Infrastructure Act: what it means for self-builders, renovators and homeowners
Chartered Town Planner Mark Doodes looks beyond the headlines to…
Planning
Does your project need planning permission? We explain the process, requirements for new builds and renovations, potential pitfalls, and where to get help.
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How to choose the right self-build plot for a sustainable home
Passivhaus designer Sean Ronnie Hill explains why choosing the right…
Finn House, Surrey, by RISE Design Studio Top 5 reasons your planning application could be denied
Here are the five most common planning application mistakes people…
The 4 hidden forces shaping every truly sustainable home
What really shapes a truly sustainable home? Passivhaus Designer Sean…
5 steps to avoid rogue builders
CIOB’s Linda Stevens offers straightforward advice on how to make…
Right to Build: what it means for self-builders in England
What is the Right to Build legislation and how does…
Planning exemptions in Northern Ireland
Extending without planning, 5 rules every homeowner should know
Pre design: Direct labour vs main contractor
Brian Corry from Selfbuild talks to Niall Healy from Healy…
Tendering a construction project
To go to tender, or tendering, is the most common…
Planning appeals
What if you or your neighbours disagree with a planning…
NI planning permission advice
NI’s Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside,…
Finding a plot and planning permission advice for NI
Planning Policy Statement 21: Sustainable Development in the Countryside, or…
Can you extend without planning permission?
You can extend without planning permission in Ireland, both NI…
Selfbuild guide to planning permission
Securing planning permission can be an uphill battle, here’s how…
Businessmen discussing construction plan Planners ‘inconsistent’ in granting permission, says RIAI
Planners are inconsistent with some applicants waiting months for pre-planning…
Passive house costings
Passive house examples: cost breakdown In this day and age…
Extensions without planning permission
You can extend without planning permission but there are five…
Do self-builders have to register as lobbyists when applying for planning permission?
Q: I’m building my own house but I understand I…
Is building your home in the countryside a selfish act?
Government policy has allowed selfish lifestyles to flourish, and in…
