It is estimated that as much as 35% of Londoners are currently considering increasing the size of their homes in the next three years. However, you better start sooner rather than later, since permitted development rights are currently under review and may end next spring!

Hi Morad, I would look at the Planning Portal to find out more about building regulations. You can also found out about your local planning authority there. Hope this helps!

Hello, it will be an extension, probably post-war when indoor bathrooms, etc, were starting to be introduced. If it was once used as social housing the extensions were more than likely built at the same time by the council. You could try local authority records to check if this is the case.

Hi, Permitted development rights don’t start afresh with each new extension, they apply to every structure added onto the original building. So if you’ve built a large side-to-rear, it’s likely you’ve already used up most of your given allowance. This means your conservatory will most likely require a full planning application. In the event you still have some of your permitted development rights to play with, we would still recommend covering your back and applying for a Lawful Development Certificate. This documentation basically proves to both your local authority and future buyers that your build was legal at the point of construction. Essential going ahead with a second structure. Because you’ll be navigating a more intricate form of planning, we would recommend getting an architect on board for your conservatory. They’ll be able to assess whether or not you can create the structure you want with your remaining allowance, and if not, an architect’s planning support helps you avoid any of the common causes for rejection. If you’d like one of our experts to assess your future plans, we offer free consultations, which you can book here: https://resi.co.uk/advice_calls/new Hope this helps!