by Lyn Morton | Jul 3, 2024 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission
First Steps to Finding That Perfect Plot Decide on the area where you’re planning on finding that perfect plot, and research it. It may sound obvious, but lots of people have a vague idea of wanting to live ‘in the Lake District’, which covers quite a large area...
by Teresa Jones | Jan 16, 2024 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission
So why would you want to build a granny annexe? Many of us, especially older people, are starting to think differently about how we want to live our lives. Our older relatives still want to keep their independence, but some now also want to be closer to family in case...
by Teresa Jones | Jan 9, 2024 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission, Uncategorised
One of the questions people usually ask when looking at putting an office, studio, gym, sauna or other building in their back garden is ‘Do I need planning permission for a garden room?’. The rules do change over time, and they also vary between England/Wales,...
by Teresa Jones | Aug 13, 2023 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission
When you’re building your own home, you’re likely to be keenly aware of the impact of building on the environment. At Scandinavian Homes, we’re keen to help our customers reduce their carbon footprint in as many ways as possible (and of course save money over the long...
by Teresa Jones | Aug 1, 2023 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission, Uncategorised
Yes and no, just like any other house. The right design in the right place will (or should) gain permission, however it is highly unlikely that you’d get permission for a log house with acres of glazing in a suburban street of brick or rendered houses. Think about the...
by Teresa Jones | Aug 1, 2023 | Advice Centre, Planning Permission
Yes, all our homes comply with, and often exceed, UK building regulations.
