Planning guides
Plain-English guides to planning permission, permitted development and costs for London homeowners.
Loft conversion cost in London 2026: a realistic budget guide
Realistic 2026 London loft conversion costs by type (rooflight, dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard), what quotes include, and what drives the price up or down.
Permitted development vs full planning permission: what's the difference?
Permitted development vs full planning permission for London homes: fees, timescales, design freedom, and why 'which is easier' is the wrong question.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in London?
When a London rear extension needs planning permission: permitted development depth and height limits, the larger home extension route, and the exceptions.