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Do I Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion?

What is Permitted Development and can I convert my loft without planning permission? If you’re wanting to turn your dark and cramped loft into a luxurious new bedroom understanding planning permission and permitted development can feel overwhelming. Read here to find out more about it and ow Desmonde Associates can help.

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Concrete Catastrophe what is RAAC and why are schools closing?

Department of Education tells schools to close to protect children from potentially dangerous concrete structures. RAAC has been identified in over 100 schools across the UK and with the sudden and catastrophic collapse of a RAAC beam over the summer the Government has issued a safety warning forcing some schools to fully close and others to partially close, resulting in students resorting back to remote learning in a manner similar to the pandemic.

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What is Planning Permission?

What is planning permission?

Understanding what is required for a simple house extension can feel overwhelming. For more information on what is covered under planning permission and what you may require read more here.

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