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Did you know that moving house now costs an average of GBP 16,000? In these tough times, it is no surprise that more of us are choosing to improve rather than move. Many of us can add value to our homes through improvement or expansion - whether it's up, out or (increasingly) down. What you may not realise is that a lot of these changes don't even need planning permission. However you choose to improve your home, this book answers the four key questions: what can I do without planning permission? When do I need permission? How do I apply? And what do I do if my application is rejected? In this book Alan Gunne-Jones - a planner with many years' experience - demystifies the process, explaining just how you can work with the new system to get what you want in the shortest time, with the minimum of cost and bother. To help you out, we have included plenty of flowcharts and checklists, a jargon-busting glossary and clear illustrations, showing exactly what is allowed and what is not. Whether you want to add a bedroom, build a garage, redo your porch, replace your windows, renovate your basement, or convert your spare room into a home office, this is the essential guide to fuss-free home improvements.

Planning permission made easy: A homeowner's guide