As a general rule construction works and alterations to existing buildings attract VAT at the standard rate. There are, however, some exceptions to this. At the time of going to print, the exceptions are summarised as: Continue Reading…
Coalition Government looking for more barn conversions on farms
Andrew Stunell, the minister for Communities has asked councils to consider revising existing planning policies to make it easier for disused farm buildings to be converted into affordable homes. Continue Reading…
Old School House, Furneux Pelham
Old School House – Extensions and Alterations
PHD Associates were initially approached by the Client to produce proposals for the extension and alteration of their home set in the Conservation Area to create more space for their family Continue Reading…
Speed of Response
“Speed of response coupled with flexibility. Efficient response and reply when time and information were limited”
Mr. S. King, Project Manager at United House Ltd
Hockerill Anglo-European College Staircase
New Staircase, Corridors and Classroom Alterations
The principle element of the scheme involved a new stair tower set in a back quadrangle. This accesses the new projecting corridor and provides a sheltered ground floor circulation route. The design Continue Reading…
Greenviews, Allens Green
Greenviews (originally Lorraine), Allens Green – before
PHD Associates were initially contacted by Keith Holbrook to provide a desktop study to determine the viability of the site for development. The desktop study identified that there was considerable potential for extensions and Continue Reading…
What is permitted development?
There are several different types of extensions which are permitted to existing houses without the need of formal planning permission. The permitted extensions need to comply with conditions and limits Continue Reading…
Do I need planning permission?
If you are thinking about creating a new building or extending an existing one, the first question you will need to ask is whether you need planning permission.
Most new buildings or Continue Reading…
Before you sell up
Thinking of selling your home or a site? Before you market the property make sure you’ve looked at the planning potential beforehand and avoid losing out on the added value. Continue Reading…
What is a Party Wall?
A Party Wall is the piece of wall which separates two buildings which are owned by different title-holders with the boundary between ownerships usually, but not always, positioned at the centre Continue Reading…