Articles & Project Inspiration

Extra Space and Added Value

At Thames Design & Build we work on all types of extensions one of the most popular types being garage conversions, as giving an underused garage a makeover can unlock

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What is Permitted Development?

In short, PD allows homeowners to extend and make alterations to their homes without having to apply for full planning permission. This can be confusing so we have highlighted some

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Thinking of Summer

As you look out your window on these cold, snowy winter days, it probably doesn’t feel like you should be thinking about extending your home. However, now is exactly the

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Move or Improve?

As our families grow our home requirements can change. A new baby, or a parent coming to live with us can call for a larger home… If you live in

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The PD Trap

All too often we have to break the bad news to clients who believe their extension will fall within Permitted Development, when, due to a technicality, they don’t. If your

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Everybody Needs Good Neighbours…

Many of the homeowners we visit make the mistake of believing that the new scheme for larger extensions the ‘Neighbourhood Consultation Scheme’ is an automatic right and that they can

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Another Brick in the Party Wall…

The majority of extensions we do require Party Wall Agreements, which is something which a lot of clients don’t initially consider or realise. If your new foundations are within three

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