Planning loopholes

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

Planning a building or renovation project in France? Tom Easdown offers an overview of the country’s planning process, including the different permits you may need

Recent changes mean applying for planning might cost more than you realise. Our expert explains what you need to include in your self-build or home improvement budget

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

Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

THEY CAN GIVE YOU AN EXTRA SPACE FOR WORK, REST, OR PLAY, BUT WHAT’S INVOLVED AND ARE THEY WORTH IT? OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW