A plan to allow homeowners to build bigger extensions without planning permission has sparked fears of 'civil war' on Britain's streets. Michael Gove, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ...

Not all loft extensions need planning permission, but for those that do-especially in conservation areas or where the roof height is too low-it's worth speaking to an architect or builder to see ...

Labour is set to introduce a host of reforms to planning laws in a bid to resolve the UK's “acute housing crisis”, including a relaxing of rules on building loft conversions and extra storeys. The ...

We’re all going up in the world. From simple attic conversions to elaborate roof designs, our desire to extend our homes into the loft remains undiminished. For most people, it’s a pragmatic option ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...

Plus, we've explained whether you should move or improve A HUGE change to planning rules could make it much easier for homeowners to extend their property. However, it comes as the government consults ...

We have just received our homebuyer report on the period property we want to buy. It has pointed out that some aspects of the loft conversion and rear extension might not conform to current building ...

Housing secretary Angela Rayner has said 'building up' will help solve the UK's housing crisis. (AFP via Getty Images) Labour is set to introduce a host of reforms to planning laws in a bid to resolve ...