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Plain-English guides on floor plans, planning permission and measuring your property — written for homeowners and builders, not architects.
Planning Advice
What floor plans do you need for a planning application in the UK?
A plain-English guide to what drawings your local council requires — floor plans, elevations, site plans and when you need each one. Covers all four drawing types, scales, and common submission mistakes.
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8 min read
Measuring Advice
How to measure your house for floor plans
A step-by-step guide to measuring every room accurately — walls, doors, windows, staircases, ceiling heights and external dimensions. Everything we need to produce your drawings first time.
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7 min read
Planning Advice
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Most loft conversions don't need planning permission — but there are exceptions. A plain-English guide to permitted development rules, conservation areas and what drawings you'll need either way.
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8 min read
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