Will My Local Council Let Me Extend?

It’s a common fear amongst homeowners that their local council will reject a planning application. At Home Tales our planning applications have a 99% success rate, with a knowledgeable team on hand to take you through the process. But why could an extension be refused? And how do we ensure that our applications receive approval?

Alternate materials to make your extension stand out

We have had our fair share of experience with home renovations in London, helping homeowners navigate the city’s physical and…

Flat Renovations: Where Do I Start?

You may be surprised to hear that there are many forms of home improvements that can be carried out on a flat. However, they do require much more care and consideration than a project in a standard house to ensure planning permission is granted and that there are no delays. There are also many factors that can influence what works can be done, but we will delve into that in the next section.

Do garage conversions need planning permission?

Home extensions are the way to go in today’s market, what with rising house prices and interest rates. Homeowners will…

When is the best time to build my extension?

Are you thinking of extending your home but keep postponing it for the “best time”? Well you aren’t alone, as…

Am I Allowed to Extend My Extension?

As home renovation specialists our work not only revolves around the design, but the planning aspect of a proposed build.…

Peculiar things that could affect your planning application

We believe home renovation companies in London should have ample knowledge of the planning matters within a city. Our amazing…

Conservation Areas: Why Are They So Important?

As a company that has extensive experience with home renovations in London, we have conquered many obstacles and restrictions found…

What permission do I need for my home project?

Are you thinking of having some work done to your home? Depending on the scale of your project, and the…

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