Glazed extensions work well with modern and period buildings. Here’s what you need to know.

If you’re considering extending your home, you can pick a project that doesn’t require planning consent to save time and money

Find out how to choose the right building control inspector for your project

Living within an area celebrated for its stunning natural beauty and wildlife comes at a price, including a tougher planning regime

What constitutes a garden room, and will planning permission be required?

Want to draw more light into your home extension? Read this checklist before investing in roof glazing.

Garages often turns into junk rooms – too full of clutter to park a car, so here’s advice for aspiring home improvers.

Planning to extend upwards? Here’s our guide to the Party Wall Act

Could your cobwebby loft be put to better use? Find out how much a loft conversion costs.

Here’s our lowdown on the rules and regulations.

A side return extension is the infill of the narrow passageway alongside a property and a great use of what is often an underutilised area. Expanding into this vacant slice of land can create extra living space and update the layout of your home without eating into your garden.

If you don’t have a spare room to convert into a home office, then why not create one outside?

Previously regarded as a bit of a luxury, a home office is the new must-have as millions of us work flexibly or exclusively from home

There are times when you have to get on with a job. But what if you have yet to receive sign-off from the council?

It can be challenging creating your dream extension while sticking to a tight budget. But there is no need for spending to spiral out of control or nasty surprises.

When you’re looking for some extra storage space and have run out of room indoors, another great option is to get a garage or car port, which is a shelter for a car made up of a roof supported on posts built beside a house.

When it comes to planning building work, how long should you allow for an architect?

Running out of space? Kids getting bigger? No more room to extend up or out – what about extending underground?

A lawful development certificate (LDC) is proof that your project is legal under planning rules

Getting planning consent isn’t always speedy and simple but it’s worth the hassle to build your dream home extension. Here are some top tips to help you get the green light

If you want to renovate a new home, there is a good chance you will need some form of permission before starting any building work

Building an eco-friendly home extension in today’s climate can be a tricky balance of trying to do the right thing while also keeping tabs on your budget

With all house extension projects, nothing is ever set in stone. But if you amend the design, do you have to submit a new planning application?

In the exciting journey of building a home extension getting planning permission is usually up there with hiring skips and coping with builders. Usually boring and sometimes frustrating but 100 per cent necessary

Preparing for any build will involve an initial design meeting with an architect to discuss your requirements. But what will they want to know? Read our guide of what you can expect to be asked the first time you meet your architect

It’s incredibly easy to blow your budget out of the water when extending your home. Here are a few tips to keep costs under control.

Whether you want to add a large two-storey extension to your home or simply convert the garage, an architect can turn your ideas into reality.

Your builders are ready to go. Materials have been ordered. But you’re still waiting for planning permission to come through. What do you do?

What do you need to do to get Planning Permission?

Congratulations! You’ve done all the hard work and submitted your planning application to your local council. But how long does it take to get a decision?

How much does a home extension cost? It’s a common enough question but the answer can vary enormously. The solution for any home extension budget is to plan ahead and get 3-5 quotes before a single brick is laid.