Amy Hanlon
What is permitted development?
Permitted development rules exist in Scotland to help homeowners avoid the costs and inconvenience of planning permission. These rules apply...
Buyers Prep
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Sophie Marshall
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Workshop?
A timber workshop is a great investment – somewhere you can safely store your tools, work away on your hobbies,...
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Sophie Marshall
Do All Wooden Garages Need Planning Permission?
When considering adding a wooden garage to your home, one of the first questions you’ll think about is: “Do wooden...
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Amy Hanlon
Where are the conservation areas in Scotland?
There are more than 600 conservation areas in Scotland and more than 47,000 listed buildings. If you’re planning a garden...
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Amy Hanlon
Does A Radiata Garden Room Need Planning Permission?
So, you’re considering adding a Radiata Garden Room to your property. It’s an exciting prospect – a beautiful, versatile space...
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Amy Hanlon
Does A Shed Need Planning Permission?
Listen up, Sheddies! This one is important – so many people ask this question, whether they’re buying a shed, garage...
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Cara Mackay
Garden Rooms: Do I need Planning Permission and/or Building Control
Nothing gets my shed door slamming more than when customers can’t get the right information about Planning and Building Control...
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Cara Mackay
3 Reasons your Summerhouse might be leaking
No one likes a leaky Summerhouse! And our Scottish weather is so unpredictable, with a fair bit of rain to...
Aftercare
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Cara Mackay
New garden building: Dealing with difficult neighbours
Dealing with difficult neighbours when you’re thinking about getting a summerhouse for your garden can seem like a nightmare. Well,...
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Cara Mackay
Does a Shed need a Building Warrant?
We’re often asked about Planning Permission for sheds, but equally important is whether or not you need a Building Warrant....
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