Building and Planning For Your Home Improvement Project

When looking to upgrade your home with double or triple glazing products, it’s important to plan your project as well as consider any planning permissions or notify your local council that you may need to do depending on your project. This article covers planning permission and building regulations, as well as how best to plan your home improvement project. Double or triple glazing is an amazing addition to your home, saving money on your energy bills, reducing the sound of outdoor noises, and increasing the overall value of your property.

We are one of the leading suppliers and installers of double glazing in Essex and the surrounding areas. We will help you with all aspects of your project, from any planning and permissions where they are needed to the installation of your new products and any after-care that you may need. Get in touch with our team to arrange for your free quote.

When is Planning Permission Going to be Required?

Planning permission is an understandable concern when you are looking to carry out improvements on your home. In 2015 and 2019, regulations were changed with a significant update to permitted development. This means that many projects will fall under permitted development, so you don’t need to worry about planning permission for a lot of home improvement products and items. This allows you to upgrade your home without extending the duration of the project. You will, however, need to inform your local council or regulatory body about the works, as they will need to adhere to building regulations. We will handle this process where required during your project.

Planning permission will be required for some extensions, such as conservatories and conversions. These can also fall under permitted development, but these are more strictly regulated, so we will advise you on whether you will need to apply for planning permission for a conservatory. If your property is a listed building or in a conservation area, then this makes improvements more challenging. You will likely have to obtain planning permission due to regulations for these types of properties. For listed buildings, you also have to keep the building looking almost, if not identical, when you carry out improvements. If you have any questions about whether you will need planning permission, we will help you with this during your free quote.

What is Permitted Development?

Permitted development is a national grant of planning permission that allows certain home improvements and extensions to be carried out without applying for full planning permission from a local authority. As long as works are within specific limitations, you won’t have to apply for planning permission at all. You will still need to comply with building regulations, but permitted development is designed to reduce costs and the time taken for applying for planning permission. Permitted development doesn’t apply to flats, maisonettes, conservation area buildings and listed buildings.

Planning also depends entirely on where you live, so it’s always important to plan at the start of your project. This will let you know if you are going to be covered under permitted development or if you are going to need planning permission. We will advise you on all of this during your free quote.

We are one of the leading suppliers and installers of double glazing in Essex and the surrounding areas. We will help you with all aspects of your project, from any planning and permissions where they are needed to the installation of your new products and any after-care that you may need. Get in touch with our team to arrange for your free quote.