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Large scale home improvement projects can be daunting and it's helpful to read the experiences of others that have successfully completed an extension, converted their loft space or added a conservatory.

In this section we provide the experience of homeowners undertaking large projects. Read about the project, the pitfalls, and recommendations made by the people involved.

If you are in doubt of any details regarding the planning rules or building regulations, we recommend that you contact your local authority1.

  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/find-your-local-planning-authority

Extensions

Find out how removing a wall caused a project to be bigger than anticipated.

    Loft conversions

    Find out about a loft conversion project at a terraced house and how planning rules and building regulations applied.

      Conservatories

      Discover how planning rules around conservation areas and building regulations affected a conservatory installation.

        Windows and Doors

        Find out what happened when approval wasn't sought for replacement windows at a flat.

          External walls

          Read about a renovation project of a ground floor property

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              The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.