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Garden room planning permission: rules, size limits and when you need it
Most garden rooms, summer houses and log cabins don't need planning permission but the rules are stricter than people realise. Here's what they say.
What is the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)?
The GPDO is the rulebook that decides whether your project needs planning permission. Here's what it allows, what removes it, and what to ask.
What is an Article 4 direction?
Two near-identical houses can have different planning rules — Article 4 directions are one of the most common reasons why. Here's how to check yours.
How to check planning applications and permission history for any UK address
Planning applications, refusals, conditions, neighbour activity, all public data. Here's how to find it for any UK address.
What your solicitor's searches will (and won't) tell you
Solicitor searches don't start until after your offer is accepted and they cover less than people think. The four gaps worth knowing before you bid.
What Is a Green Mortgage?
A green mortgage rewards you for buying or improving an energy-efficient home, usually with a small rate discount or cashback tied to the EPC band.
Do I Need Planning Permission? A Plain-English Guide for UK Homeowners
Most UK home projects fall into one of three buckets. The plain-English map to planning permission, PD rights, and how to check.
Are Solar Panels Worth It for a UK Home? An Honest 2026 Guide
Solar still pays back for most UK homes with a decent roof. The four factors that actually decide it with real numbers, not marketing ones