Celebrating 1000 projects!

July 19, 2018

Detailed Planning officially opened for business in 2011. Since then, we’ve completed 1000 projects across the UK. This milestone is more than just another project added to a list. It’s a reflection of 1000 clients who trusted the Detailed Planning...

How to change use from commercial to residential

July 2, 2018

A Commercial Property to Residential Conversion, in simple terms, is transforming a commercial property – this is usually an office or workshop area – into a residential property, whether it’s a block of flats, an HMO or a single dwelling. A commercial...

Ways Using the Right Architect/Designer Can Save you Money

June 13, 2018

Whether you’re looking into building an extension, converting or making internal changes to a property, you’ve probably wondered if getting in contact with an architect/designer will benefit your project.

5 Things You CAN Do Without Planning Permission

May 16, 2018

If you’re interested in renovating, extending or remodelling your home you may not have to go through planning permission. You’ll find that many home development projects can be done under Permitted Development Rights.

New Build Schedule

April 12, 2018

Planning your time is important when taking on any project, but new-builds especially need to be organised correctly. Ensuring that you know the scale and length of the work that is being carried out is essential and will help you to plan accordin...

Open Plan: How to Get It right

March 30, 2018

Open plan layouts bring many benefits, but there are a number of practical considerations to be made to ensure a successful scheme. We have all embraced the new style of open plan living and somewhat left the idea of having many separate rooms in a...

Garage Conversion: A Beginner’s Guide

March 10, 2018

A garage conversion can add value to your property as well as additional living space to your home. Our Garage Conversion Guide takes you through what could be the ideal solution: a useful, additional space that is versatile, and convenient to both...

Extension: A Beginner’s Guide

February 11, 2018

Building an extension to a house is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners seeking to maximize the potential from their property space. As well as increasing the value of your home, building an extension can improve the space and layout of your...

Loft Conversion: A Beginner’s Guide

February 10, 2018

There are a lot of seemingly complicated steps to getting your loft converted, so knowing where to start can feel daunting. But fear not as we are here to help make the process feel easier to manage. In this guide, we’ll explain the key stages of a...

Planning Permission VS Permitted Development

January 3, 2018

When clients get into contact with us, the question of “will this go through Permitted Development or do I need Planning Permission?” pops up quite frequently. Firstly, to make a decision on what action to take, it’s worth knowing the difference between...

Why to comply with Planning Permission

August 5, 2017

Being rejected planning from the council can be tough when wanting to make changes to your project. This can often lead to failure to adhere to planning permission or comply with the details which is commonly known as “planning breach”.

How to Choose a Builder

August 5, 2017

You’ve never had experience in the building trade and never developed a home. Even worse, you’ve watched too many programmes about cowboy builders or building disasters! So where should you start when choosing a builder?