
Loft conversion and planning permission: rules, size limits and when you need it
Most rear dormers and hip-to-gables don't need planning permission. But the 40m³/50m³ cap, front dormers and conservation areas catch a lot of designs.

Most rear dormers and hip-to-gables don't need planning permission. But the 40m³/50m³ cap, front dormers and conservation areas catch a lot of designs.

If your property shares a wall with a neighbour, there are rules about what work can be done to it. Here's what buyers need to know about party wall agreements.