PROJECT of the month
Transforming a dated home comes with many obstacles, from the bureaucratic to the practical. That’s why it’s worth taking advantage of the government’s permitted development (PD) rights, which allow homeowners to extend their property without seeking permission as long as it respects the parameters. That means you can save time and money otherwise spent on planning applications — and it can also simplify some of your design decisions. There are some restrictions, and some properties aren’t eligible for permitted development in most cases. PD doesn’t automatically apply to conservation areas or listed buildings, and flats and
