Guides
Plain-English guides to planning permission, building regulations and extension costs, written for homeowners in Newquay and across Cornwall.
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Many extensions don’t need a planning application, thanks to permitted development rights. Here’s how the limits work, why they’re tighter across much of Cornwall, and when it’s worth applying anyway.
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What actually drives the cost of an extension, the costs people forget to budget for, and the Cornwall-specific factors that can push a price up.
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A stage-by-stage look at how long a householder planning application takes, from first drawings to a decision, and the most common causes of delay.
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What changes when your home is in a conservation area, the Cornwall National Landscape or the Mining World Heritage Site, what planners look for, and how to give your application the best chance.
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What building regulations cover, who checks them, the difference between a full plans application and a building notice, and why the completion certificate matters when you sell.
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How single and two-storey extensions compare on space, cost, planning and building regulations, and the questions that usually settle the decision.
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Since October 2023, building regulations include new duties for everyone involved in building work. Here’s what the principal designer does, when you need one, and how it affects your extension.
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