1. You may require a party wall agreement with your neighbour, if you are building close to your property boundary.

2. If you have large native trees on or close to your property these may be protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) which means they will not be able to be removed to make way for an extension, alteration or new build without obtaining permission from the local authority.

3. Is your property freehold or leasehold? If you don’t own the lease you will need to check with the leaseholder before embarking upon your project.

4. Does your property have easements, covenants or rights of way that may restrict your project? This information should be on the deeds to your property or in the Land Registry document.

5. In some cases, your property may require an asbestos survey before works can take place.

6. You may need permission from the utility company before embarking upon your project if you have shared drains or other services on your property.

7. Planning and building regulations approval last for 3 years. Permissions will expire and you will have to make you applications again if you don’t start work within the 3-year deadline.

8. If your property is listed, within a Conservation Area or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you are more restricted with what you can do and are more likely to need planning permission.

For a free initial consultation please ring 07830153345 to discuss your project.