Torys will let homeowners extend without traditional planning permission: Good or Bad news?
A new tory bill will give neighbourhood groups the power to approve local developments through local referendums.
In theory, this means that neighbourhood groups will have a real say in how their community looks as well as the rate and type of development in their area. According to the government, many local planning authorities approve developments without giving any real thought to the feelings of the local people. These new plans allow communities to block developments they do not want.
Sounding too good to be true? Well of course there will be a limit to local resident’s rights if the development is classed as being of national interest. So opponents of the Birmingham high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham will not be able to stop it under this bill.
We want to know what YOU think? Is this good or bad news for you?
Whether planning permission really is put into the people’s hands or not, Eastway will always be here to support all your building and development needs, just give us a call on +442087867633.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/dec/05/tory-bill-homeowners-extend-permission
Is DIY for you?
Before you embark on any DIY, ask yourself whether it might be easier and safer to get a professional in.
The truth is that although a small amount of DIY can be cheaper and more satisfying; most jobs are best left to the professionals.
A lot of DIY may only require a basic level of skill: drilling a hole and using a spirit level, however you must remember that using these skills effectively requires a lot of preparation and cleaning up afterwards. The shapes and sizes of things are also an important factor, when tiling or wallpapering, if you’ve got any awkward curves or angles, this is best left to the big boys, as are big jobs which involve heavy materials.
And do make sure if you are planning to knock any walls down you have consulted an expert first, even modest looking walls could turn out to be the one wall holding your house up!
To consult one of our experts contact us here: http://eastwaybuilders.co.uk/contact-eastway-builders.html
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/mar/01/diy.homes49
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