Planet South Lakes» PVC Windows & Doors, Double Glazing, Conservatories, Orangeries | Planet South Lakes http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog Conservatories, Double Glazing Windows & UPVC Doors for Home Improvements Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:39:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Conservatory Planning Permission and Building Regulations http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/conservatory-planning-permission-and-building-regulations-conservatories/2008/10/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/conservatory-planning-permission-and-building-regulations-conservatories/2008/10/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:14:38 +0000 Steven http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/?p=98 Everything you need to know about Planning Permission and Building Regulations for your bespoke Conservatory
For many, when planning your conservatory, Planning Permission and Building Regulations can be an unwanted concern. By choosing Planet South Lakes this is taken out of your hands so you are free to enjoy the exciting parts of choosing your dream conservatory – such as what style will you have, will the roof be glass or polycarbonate and how will you use your new conservatory or sunroom? Planet South Lakes are extremely knowledgeable about the Planning and Building Regulations process throughout Cumbria including Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Keswick and Lancaster, Morecambe parts of Lancashire and will take care of the research and the application if required.

What is the difference between Planning Permission and Building Regulations?
Planning Permission and Building Regulations are often confused. Both are the responsibility of the Local Authority and basically, Planning Permission…

]]> http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/conservatory-planning-permission-and-building-regulations-conservatories/2008/10/feed/ 0 New planning rules for conservatories and extensions take effect http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/new-planning-rules-for-conservatories-and-extensions-take-effect/2008/10/ http://www.planetsouthlakes.com/blog/new-planning-rules-for-conservatories-and-extensions-take-effect/2008/10/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:43:41 +0000 Steven http://planetsouthlakesnew.motionlabclients.co.uk/blog/?p=24 New permitted development rules introduced by the Government on October 1 mean many homeowners will no longer need to apply for planning permission to extend their homes.

Under these new regulations adding an extension or a conservatory to a home is considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions outlined on the Planning Portal website. There’s also a nifty interactive house which can be used as a visual guide for people unsure whether they need planning or not.

Housing minister Caroline Flint said she was axing red tape to help families who cannot afford a bigger house or get a mortgage for one.

The changes will increase the maximum size for building projects that do not require planning permission, which can cost up to £1,000 to acquire. Miss Flint predicted the overhaul will remove around…

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