Easiest and hardest places to get planning consent

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

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

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

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

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble

We reveal why rising stars of architecture are leaning into the importance of place to create more beautiful and sustainable homes in the countryside, and what freedoms, opportunities and challenges arise from building in a rural setting today