There is a lot you can do to your kitchen without the need for planning permission. One of the more common requirements for our clients is the need for a larger kitchen or an open planned kitchen dining area. Often, this involves building an extension to accommodate it. It can also be done by [...]
To be able to build an extension on your house without the need for planning permission, you will have to do so via permitted development. You can still apply for permission for permitted developments works under a lawful development certificate, but you do not have to. Porch extensions are possible under permitted development. You [...]
We have visited thousands of projects over the past few years and there have been very few that were unable to be extended. It is not always possible to carry out the exact type of extension you had in mind, but there is often another option. If you are looking for a loft conversion, [...]
Building over an existing garage can be a great way to gain an extra bedroom or master suite, a study or guest bedroom. Whether the garage is attached to the house or detached does not affect whether you can extend above it. One of the driving factors with extensions is the cost - creating [...]
There are several extensions that can be built without applying to the council for planning permission. Loft conversions, outbuildings, porch extensions, single storey and some double storey extensions would fall into this category. Even if your proposed works comply with the permitted development guidelines, I would always recommend applying to the council for a [...]
There is always a limit to how large an extension on a house can be. If you extend under a householder planning application there is no set size an extension must be, but there is more emphasis on making sure it is appropriate to the size of the plot, ensuring the extension is subservient [...]
Changes to permitted development guidelines You may have seen articles in the news, links on social media and reports on the TV regarding the prior approval scheme. As this is a major factor in our business, we have taken a keen interest in the reports and articles being circulated. Judging by the number of [...]
Fluent were established May 2014. Since then we have helped close to 1000 home owners gain planning permission for extending and changing their home. We haven’t come up with a new way to run a business, or pretend to be the only company that can get you planning permissions to get you on your [...]
It’s normal for homeowners to want to work their way up the property ladder, we all want more space, extra bedrooms, a kitchen diner, detached rather than semi detached so the obvious thing to do is to move. But what if you already live on a road you like, you get on with your [...]
May 30th, 2014 Fluent ADS was officially created. It was something Tom and I had talked about for several years, we had completed a few projects for friends and family, and both had experience in the industry. We were both working at the time and thought it could be something we could fill our [...]
