Labour’s planning reforms could lead to a wave of “ugly” loft conversions as rules around home extensions are relaxed, experts have warned. Angela Rayner is planning to block councils from refusing ...

Not all loft extensions need planning permission, but for those that do-especially in conservation areas or where the roof height is too low-it's worth speaking to an architect or builder to see ...

Next up in our 2025 review, we take a look at the most popular residential extensions featured on Dezeen, from standalone ...

Housing secretary Angela Rayner has said 'building up' will help solve the UK's housing crisis. (AFP via Getty Images) Labour is set to introduce a host of reforms to planning laws in a bid to resolve ...

Most of us will agree our homes are never big enough – and when it comes to home improvements, vertical extensions are right up there. Whether you’re longing for an extra bedroom, bathroom, office or ...

A plan to allow homeowners to build bigger extensions without planning permission has sparked fears of 'civil war' on Britain's streets. Michael Gove, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ...

It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...