Building an extension - Revision history

Editor at 09:37, 21 December 2021

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	However, it is important that the design suits the homeowner, not the professionals appointed, and so it is important that time is spent developing a clear brief. The brief should focus on what it is the homeowner wants to do in the extension, rather than how it should be designed, this helps keep options open, as designers may have ideas that would not have occurred to the homeowner.		However, it is important that the design suits the homeowner, not the professionals appointed, and so it is important that time is spent developing a clear brief. The brief should focus on what it is the homeowner wants to do in the extension, rather than how it should be designed, this helps keep options open, as designers may have ideas that would not have occurred to the homeowner.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Adjoining owner.		* Adjoining owner.
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	* Incorporating a concrete garage into the landscape.		* Incorporating a concrete garage into the landscape.
	* Kit house.		* Kit house.
		+	* Licence for Alterations for Apartment.
	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.
	* Line of junction notice.		* Line of junction notice.

Editor at 19:48, 6 January 2021

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Adjoining owner.
	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
	* Basements in buildings.		* Basements in buildings.

Editor at 10:48, 16 October 2020

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	* Construction covered by the Party Wall Act of 1996.		* Construction covered by the Party Wall Act of 1996.
	* Custom-build homes.		* Custom-build homes.
		+	* Five tips for planning a home renovation.
	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.		* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.
	* How to build a garage.		* How to build a garage.

Designing Buildings at 07:47, 16 September 2020

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	* Planning Portal – [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/extensions/ Extensions]		* Planning Portal – [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/extensions/ Extensions]

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

Editor at 10:58, 22 May 2020

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	* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.		* CDM for self-builders and domestic clients.
	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
		+	* Construction covered by the Party Wall Act of 1996.
	* Custom-build homes.		* Custom-build homes.
	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.		* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.

Editor at 17:41, 9 December 2019

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	* Refurbishment.		* Refurbishment.
	* Renovation.		* Renovation.
		+	* Segal Method.
	* Self-build homes.		* Self-build homes.
	* Self-build home: project plan.		* Self-build home: project plan.
	* Types of room.		* Types of room.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* House extension – [http://www.house-extension.co.uk/extension-guide/types-of-extensions/ Types of extension]		* House extension – [http://www.house-extension.co.uk/extension-guide/types-of-extensions/ Types of extension]

Editor at 10:14, 16 October 2019

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	However, it is important that the design suits the homeowner, not the professionals appointed, and so it is important that time is spent developing a clear brief. The brief should focus on what it is the homeowner wants to do in the extension, rather than how it should be designed, this helps keep options open, as designers may have ideas that would not have occurred to the homeowner.		However, it is important that the design suits the homeowner, not the professionals appointed, and so it is important that time is spent developing a clear brief. The brief should focus on what it is the homeowner wants to do in the extension, rather than how it should be designed, this helps keep options open, as designers may have ideas that would not have occurred to the homeowner.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.		* Avoiding planning permission pitfalls.
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	* How to build a porch.		* How to build a porch.
	* How to find a builder.		* How to find a builder.
		+	* Incorporating a concrete garage into the landscape.
	* Kit house.		* Kit house.
	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.

Editor at 12:18, 13 September 2018

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	These are simple single-storey structures, usually made of glazing and a UPVC frame, although they can also be timber or aluminium. They may have a low-level brick wall around their perimeter upon which the framework site. The type and size of the conservatory will determine whether planning permission or building regulations approval is required or not.		These are simple single-storey structures, usually made of glazing and a UPVC frame, although they can also be timber or aluminium. They may have a low-level brick wall around their perimeter upon which the framework site. The type and size of the conservatory will determine whether planning permission or building regulations approval is required or not.

−	[[Conservatory\|See ~~conservatory~~ for more information.]]	+	[[Conservatory\|See Conservatory for more information.]]

	=== Orangery ===		=== Orangery ===
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	* Self-build homes.		* Self-build homes.
	* Self-build home: project plan.		* Self-build home: project plan.
		+	* Types of room.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Editor at 16:59, 16 May 2018

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	* Kit house.		* Kit house.
	* Licence to alter.		* Licence to alter.
		+	* Line of junction notice.
	* Listed buildings.		* Listed buildings.
	* Party Wall Act.		* Party Wall Act.

Editor at 15:01, 13 March 2018

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	= Types of extension =		= Types of extension =
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		+	=== Garage ===
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		+	A garage is a common type of single-storey extension that is constructed to adjoin an existing building, and can be useful for keeping a vehicle inside, storage space, and so on.
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		+	For more information, see How to build a garage.

	=== Porch ===		=== Porch ===
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	A basement is part of a building that is either partially or completely below ground level.		A basement is part of a building that is either partially or completely below ground level.

−	In cities, such as London, due to the demand for housing, the price of land and the cost of moving, basements are being constructed or converted for living space. This is causing concern in some areas where very large, multi-storey basements are begin constructed, which can cause significant disruption to neighbours over a long period. As a result some planning restrictions are being introduced. See Basements in buildings for more information.	+	In cities such as London, due to the demand for housing, the price of land and the cost of moving, basements are being constructed or converted for living space. This is causing concern in some areas where very large, multi-storey basements are begin constructed, which can cause significant disruption to neighbours over a long period. As a result, some planning restrictions are being introduced. See Basements in buildings for more information.

	The planning situation will depend on the exact nature of the proposed development and so it is advisable to contact the Local Planning Authority for pre-application advice.		The planning situation will depend on the exact nature of the proposed development and so it is advisable to contact the Local Planning Authority for pre-application advice.

−	Building regulations are applicable to the construction of new basements, and will cover areas including ventilation, drainage, ceiling heights, damp proofing, electrical wiring, water supplies, means of escape and so on.	+	Building regulations are applicable to the construction of new basements, and will cover areas including ventilation, drainage, ceiling heights, damp proofing, electrical wiring, water supplies, means of escape, and so on.

−	[[Basement_excavation\|See ~~basement~~ excavation for more information.]]	+	[[Basement_excavation\|See Basement excavation for more information.]]

	=== Loft conversion ===		=== Loft conversion ===
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	* Extensions must not exceed 50% of the total area of land around the 'original house' (the house as it was first built or as it was on 1 July 1948).		* Extensions must not exceed 50% of the total area of land around the 'original house' (the house as it was first built or as it was on 1 July 1948).
	* The eaves and ridge height can be no higher than the existing house.		* The eaves and ridge height can be no higher than the existing house.
−	* Single-storey rear extension cannot be higher than 4 ~~metres~~.	+	* Single-storey rear extension cannot be higher than 4 m.
−	* Multi-storey rear extensions cannot exceed the rear wall by more than 3 ~~metres~~ in length.	+	* Multi-storey rear extensions cannot exceed the rear wall by more than 3 m in length.
−	* Single-storey rear extension cannot exceed the rear wall by more than 3 ~~metres~~ in length (if an attached house) or 4 ~~metres~~ (if a detached house).	+	* Single-storey rear extension cannot exceed the rear wall by more than 3 m in length (if an attached house) or 4 m (if a detached house).
−	* Two-storey extensions can be no closer than 7 ~~metres~~ to rear site boundary.	+	* Two-storey extensions can be no closer than 7 m to rear site boundary.
	* The roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey must match that of the existing house, as far as is practicable.		* The roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey must match that of the existing house, as far as is practicable.
	* Materials used must be similar in appearance to the existing building (not relevant for conservatories).		* Materials used must be similar in appearance to the existing building (not relevant for conservatories).
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	= Party Wall Act =		= Party Wall Act =

−	The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 grants the owner of a property the legal right to undertake certain works that might otherwise constitute trespass or nuisance. However, it also protects the interests of adjoining owners by imposing a requirement that they are given prior notice of proposals. In addition, it provides for a mandatory dispute resolution procedure if neighbouring owners have concerns about the implementation of proposals.	+	The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 grants the owner of a property the legal right to undertake certain works that might otherwise constitute trespass or nuisance. However, it also protects the interests of adjoining owners by imposing a requirement that they are given prior notice of proposals.
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		+	In addition, it provides for a mandatory dispute resolution procedure if neighbouring owners have concerns about the implementation of proposals.

	[[Party_Wall_Act\|See Party Wall Act for more information.]]		[[Party_Wall_Act\|See Party Wall Act for more information.]]
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	* Custom-build homes.		* Custom-build homes.
	* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.		* Hiring an architect as a domestic client.
		+	* How to build a garage.
	* How to build a porch.		* How to build a porch.
	* How to find a builder.		* How to find a builder.