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The Birches Short 3D Animation

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Ben Williams11th June 201512th July 2015

As much as we love designing great houses and illustrating these in glorious stunning 3D imagery, we sometimes like to take it one step further and have a little fun. Here is just a sample of our animation team at work, enjoy!

 

What is Prior Notification and how does it affect householders?

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Ben Williams6th June 201512th July 2015

Prior Notification Legislation allows larger single-storey rear extensions to be built under permitted development rules came into force on 30th May 2013.

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If I want to carry out work within my Permitted Development Rights, can I start straight away?

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Ben Williams15th May 201512th July 2015

Permitted Development Rights allow you to make additions to you property without a planning application however there is a fixed cap on the volume you’re entitled to build.   Continue reading “If I want to carry out work within my Permitted Development Rights, can I start straight away?”

Building Regulations

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Ben Williams10th May 201515th July 2015

The proposed works will likely require approval under the Building Act, known as the Building Regulations. A building regulation submission is therefore required to demonstrate that the proposed works meet structural, environmental, thermal, fire, health and safety considerations contained within the Building Act (known as the Approved Documents).

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Understanding Planning Conditions

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Ben Williams3rd March 201513th July 2015

Assuming the planning application is approved it is likely that there will be conditions attached to the planning permission. These usually consist of a requirement to obtain Local Authority approval such as ‘proposed materials samples’, ‘key window details’ or even ‘site access arrangements’ to be further approved.

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