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Notes on planning, building and living well in a renovated home.

2 articles in Planning

Planning · 24 March 2026 · 6 min read
How long does a London house renovation really take?
Preparation usually takes longer than the build. A realistic phase-by-phase view of London renovation timelines, and the listed buildings, party walls and lead times that move them.
Planning · 19 February 2026 · 5 min read
Planning permission vs permitted development
Permitted development, prior approval or a full application? A plain-English guide to consents in England, and why building regulations are a separate matter entirely.

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