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When Can a Heat Pump Be a Permitted Development?
10/04/2025

When Can a Heat Pump Be a Permitted Development?

In this blog, we’ll explain when a heat pump could be considered permitted development and when planning permission may be required. Permitted Development…

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Why Padel Courts Are in High Demand: Exploring the UK’s Planning Permission Surge
07/04/2025

Why Padel Courts Are in High Demand: Exploring the UK’s Planning Permission Surge

  Introduction: The Padel Boom in the UK Padel, often described as a fusion of tennis and squash, is taking the UK…

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Do You Need Planning Permission For a Change of Use?
27/03/2025

When Can a Change of Use Be a Permitted Development?

 In this blog, we’ll explain when a change of use could be considered permitted development and when planning permission may be required….

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When Can an Extension Be a Permitted Development?
20/03/2025

When Can an Extension Be a Permitted Development?

In this blog, we’ll explain when an extension could be considered permitted development and when planning permission may be required. Permitted Development…

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When Can a Log Cabin Be a Permitted Development?
19/03/2025

When Can a Log Cabin Be a Permitted Development?

In this blog, we’ll explain when a log cabin could be considered permitted development and when planning permission may be required. Permitted Development…

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Rooted in Sustainability: Our Tree Planting Day with Treeapp
12/03/2025

Rooted in Sustainability: Our Tree Planting Day with Treeapp

Key Highlights Planning By Design has partnered with Treeapp and since April 2023 planted over 15,500 trees on behalf of clients. For…

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