Right to light

FOLLOW THESE TACTICS TO GET YOUR APPLICATION APPROVED BY THE PLANNERS FIRST TIME AROUND

When the owners of a 1930s detached house needed more light and space, the solution was an extension with a perpendicular placement

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A neighbour selling off part of their garden can be the ideal solution for a self-build plot, but it comes with caveats

Enjoy your garden after the sun goes down by introducing some stylish lighting

The design of your new structure needs to take into account your outdoor space and vice versa if you want the two to work together – as our guide explains