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27/03/2026

Planning By Design Client Portal: How to Access Your Account

A simple guide on how to access your Planning By Design Client Portal. The Planning By Design Client Portal is your personal…

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When Can Rendering the External Walls of a House Be a Permitted Development?
28/05/2025

When Can Rendering the External Walls of a House Be a Permitted Development?

In this blog, we’ll explain when rendering the external walls of a house could be considered permitted development and when planning permission…

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Do You Need Planning Permission to Convert a Property into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)?

When Can Converting a Property into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) be Permitted Development?

In this blog, we’ll explain when converting a property into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) could be considered permitted development and…

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When Can a Barn Conversion Be a Permitted Development?
14/05/2025

When Can a Barn Conversion Be a Permitted Development?

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

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When Can an Outbuilding Be a Permitted Development?
02/05/2025

When Can an Outbuilding Be a Permitted Development?

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

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When Can Windows and Doors Be Permitted Development? 
25/04/2025

When Can Windows and Doors Be a Permitted Development?

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

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