Navigating the Future of Planning: An Interview with Sally Arnold of The Plannery
by Sean Hill on Apr 15, 2025
Sean Ronnie Hill: Sally, thank you for joining me today. As planning policies continue to evolve, backland developments remain a complex issue. What are the key planning considerations when approaching such sites? Sally Arnold: Thank you, Sean. Backland developments indeed present uni …
Planning Permission: Turning Plans Into Reality
by Sean Hill on Sep 5, 2024
Securing planning permission is a major achievement - it’s the first step in making your vision a reality. But planning permission comes with an expiry date, and time can slip away faster than you might expect. Whether you’re planning a small extension or a transformative new build, i …
Navigating Planning and Building Regulations: The 4-Year and 10-Year Rules
by Sean Hill on Aug 2, 2024
Sometimes, the path to creating a home or workspace with purpose doesn’t run as smoothly as planned. Maybe it’s an unexpected twist - a flat conversion done in haste or an extension built without the right permissions. Whatever the case, these challenges aren’t the end of the story. I …
Private Building Control vs. Local Authority Building Control: A Guide by RISE Design Studio
by Sean Hill on Jul 26, 2024
When planning a significant project such as an extension, renovation, or a new build, securing Building Control approval is essential. This process ensures your project complies with current Building Regulations, safeguarding safety, energy efficiency, and structural integrity.
Planning Explained: Navigating the Complexities of the UK Planning System
by Sean Hill on Nov 2, 2022
As an architect with over 20 years of experience in a small contemporary design-led architecture studio, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and uncertainties that come with seeking planning permission. The planning system is a complex web of variables, and predicting the outcom …
New build in the countryside – dream or possibility?
by RISE Design Studio on Apr 28, 2021
As the world tries to move on from the Covid pandemic, there is anecdotal evidence that we are increasingly seeking life outside the city. Building a new home in the countryside and becoming a rural dweller may seem like a impossible dream but it is becoming an increasing reality for …
Permitted Development Rights II: House extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Aug 23, 2016
An extension or addition to your home is something that you can do under ‘Permitted Development Rights’ (PDR), meaning that you do not need to apply for planning permission to undertake the work (see the general introduction to PDR in our last post). There are, however, certain limits …
