Extend your home - without permission by Finance News Bulletin

Published: 02/12/07

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A QUICK MONEY MAKEOVER If you only have one minute to learn how to sort your money, forget the rest and read this>> Our 8-step planFor those searching for inspiration, one of the most well-liked exhibitions of the year The Daily Mail Ideal house Show is taking put at Earls Court, in London, until April 1The show skin experts and advice, with exhibitors demonstrating how anything from a one-bedroom flat to state mansion can be transformed But while many houseowners dream of revamping their house, the consideration of planning permission often stalls projects in their tracks

However, there are a number of house improvements that can be done without planning permission as long as you do not live in a listed building or conservation regionRemember: always check with the local planning place of work before undertaking work And if you make any changes to your house that don't require planning permission, you still need to look for building regulations approval To find out more call www

planningportalgovukHere are five ways to add value to your home – and they're usually free planning-permission free

Drawing in extra light and as long as an open view onto an outside area creates the feeling of a much larger space inside The cheapest and most well-liked patio doors are the commonplace uPVC type But if you have a period home with obtainable wood and glass windows, or live in a conservation region, you should opt for more expensive wooden doors call the Glass and Glazing Federation at www

ggfcouk for informationGround floor extensions not more than between 50m3 and 70m3, depending on restricted rules, no higher than 4m and not within 2m of a property's border do not need planning permission

But they must be within the permitted growth area of a property's original boundaries, which income any previous extensions should be taken into accountpreparation permission is needed for extensions to flats and maisonettes, extending a property nearer to the street, or including a kitchen area Visit wwwgrowyourhome

com for a rough approximation of costThis is Money brings you the most excellent news, features, advice and comment If you were interested in this article then follow these links for more top tipsA conservatory can be built without planning consent under the same rules as single storey additional room

The key to a good conservatory is to think how it will extend obtainable living space and what it will be second-hand for Using a conservatory to create a dining or living region off a kitchen will draw potential buyers – a small enclosed goblet room stuck obtrusively on a property notWhile traditional brick with wood and goblet, or UPVC and goblet, structures are still the most popular and cheapest, starting from around £4,000, increasingly bold and contemporary designs are in vogue, which cost upwards of £25,000 call www

trombecouk for examples of upmarket modern conservatoriesNationwide Building civilization says the value of an extra room on the standard home is at least £30,000 and higher in expensive areas

A basic loft change to create an extra 4m x 4m bedroom would price around £17,500 A general rule is that the steeper the playing field of a top, the better a conversion will be and experts advise a minimum tallness of 23m across half the floor to make the project worthwhileConversions can be done with structure regulations approval but will need planning permission in protection areas, listed buildings and for dormer windows

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The fashion for open-plan livelihood is not to everyone's taste, but if you two rooms that could benefit from becoming one, removing a partition partition can be a simple job with a large effect Similarly, too large rooms can easily be separated by installing a divider Remember, never take away load-bearing walls without consulting a structural engineer© 2007 Associated Northcliffe Digital Ltd conditions Privacy policy Advertise with us LoansCardsMortgagesInsuranceCompare the most excellent deals around with This is Money

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