Painting & Decorating

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.

• Planning permission: adverts and signs

  You're allowed to display signs on the front of or outside your property which are no bigger than 30cm² without planning permissionread article

• Internal decorating

  Internal decorating does not usually require planning permission but if you live in a listed building you need to check this with your Local Planning Authority.read article