Guides

Answers to thequestions we hear most.

Plain-English guidance on planning, listed buildings and working with an architect in Cambridge.

  1. 01Planning permission for house extensionsWhen a house extension in Cambridge needs planning permission, when permitted development applies, and how conservation areas and listed buildings change the rules.
  2. 02Listed building consent explainedWhat listed building consent is, when you need it, how it differs from planning permission, and what an application for a listed home involves.
  3. 03How architects’ fees workThe three common ways architects charge for residential projects, what affects the fee, and what to agree in writing before you start.

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