Regulation

You've decided what you want - but is it permitted? Find out here.

Planning permission and building regulations are the essential requirements to follow when carrying out home improvements. Make sure you don't get caught out.

Loft conversions

Planning permission for loft conversions is not normally needed unless you extend or alter the roof space and it exceeds specified limits and conditions. read on Loft conversions

Gas safety certificates: the lowdown

Once your gas appliances have been checked, serviced or installed by a registered engineer, they should supply you with a gas safety certificate. The certificate tells you that the gas appliance is safe and the work meets safety standards. read on Gas safety certificates: the lowdown

Biomass fuelled appliances

As long as the work is internal, you will not require planning permission for biomass fuelled appliances (unless you live in a listed building in which case, you'll need to check with your Local Planning Authority). read on Biomass fuelled appliances

Heat pumps

Ground source and water source heat pumps installation should fall within permitted development rights. read on Heat pumps