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After Planning Permission – Can You Use a Different Designer? If you’ve already received planning permission for your extension, loft conversion or garden room, you might be wondering what happens next — and who should prepare your Building Regulations drawings. A very common question we hear is: “Do I have to use the same architect for Building Regulations drawings that did my planning?” The short answer is: no — and many people don’t. In this article we explain how the proc

Garden rooms have become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK — and for good reason. They’re practical, versatile, and often quicker and cheaper to build than a traditional extension. Garden rooms have become particularly popular with homeowners across Harrogate and North Yorkshire, where creating extra space without extending the main house is often the preferred option. Whether you’re thinking about a home office, gym, studio or extra living space, this guide

If you're planning a house extension in Harrogate, one of the first questions homeowners ask is whether planning permission is required. As a provider of architectural drawings in Harrogate, I regularly help clients underatnd local planning rules... If you’re planning a rear extension, one of the first questions you’ll ask is whether you need planning permission. The answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no — and getting it wrong can cost time, money, and stress. This guide expl