Children’s-home planning: C3, C2 and small homes
Planning routes, one- and two-child homes, staffing and property checks. Choose the guide with decisions and examples from your region.
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Planning updates, design guidance and studio insight.
Practical advice for homes and small developments across the Midlands and North East. Explore shared guidance, local planning insight and news from our projects.
Proposed CGIPlanning permission secured for an accessible bungalow in Solihull
From garage site to accessible home: planning approval for a wheelchair-accessible bungalow marks phase two of our client’s wider property project in Solihull.
Future Homes Standard 2027: What New-Build Homeowners and Developers Need to Design for Now
England’s confirmed 2027 timetable, transitional rules and the heating, solar, ventilation and overheating decisions to resolve while your new home is being designed.
New NPPF 2026: What the “Default Yes” Planning Rules Mean for Small Residential Sites
England’s planning rules changed on 17 August 2026. Find out what stronger support for development within settlements and around well-connected stations could mean for small residential sites.
Solar Panel Planning Rules After August 2026
Solar planning rules changed in England on 27 August 2026. Understand the requirements for houses, flats, roofs, walls and garden installations.
From Garden Land to Development Opportunity: Assessing the Potential for a Small Residential Scheme
An illustrative four-home site study showing how shared access, private gardens, parking, landscape and feasibility shape a small residential development.
Biodiversity Net Gain: Small-Site Exemptions in England
The 2,000m² exemption, priority habitats and self-build changes explained, with practical advice for small development sites in the Midlands and North East.
House extension planning permission: local guides
Planning permission, permitted development and the local checks that matter before designing your extension.
Building Regulations Drawings for North East House Extensions
What homeowners should expect from a coordinated Building Regulations drawing package before constructing a house extension in Middlesbrough, Teesside or elsewhere in the North East.
How to Choose the Best Architect in Birmingham
A practical guide to comparing Birmingham architects, checking credentials, reviewing relevant projects and appointing the right practice.
Loft Conversion Planning Rules in Birmingham: 2026 Guide
A practical guide to planning permission, permitted development, dormers, hip-to-gable extensions and Lawful Development Certificates for Birmingham loft conversions.
BOPP Discovery Day: Property Networking and Expert Insight in Knowle
We take a closer look at BOPP, a monthly property networking community bringing together investors, business owners and experienced industry professionals, ahead of its Discovery Day in Knowle on 5 August.
Why a Planning Approval Does Not Mean Your Extension Is Ready to Build
Summary Receiving planning is an important milestone, but it does not mean an extension is ready for construction. This guide explains the additional drawings, technical information needed before building work begins.
Planning Permission Approved for a Solihull Home Extension
Planning permission has been granted for a residential extension in Solihull designed to improve natural light, internal space and the home’s relationship with its garden.