Journal

If you are planning an outbuilding in your garden, whether for an elderly relative, an adult child, or just some extra space, one of the first questions your local planning authority will ask is deceptively simple: What exactly is it? Is it a garden room? An annexe? Guest accommodation? Or a new separate dwelling? The answer matters enormously, not just for getting planning permission, but for what conditions might be attached, whether Permitted Development applies, and what

Across Norfolk, from coastal villages to the edges of Norwich, 1960s and 1970s bungalows sit on generous plots. Many are tired, poorly insulated and laid out for a different era of living. The question most owners eventually face is this: should you renovate the bungalow you have, or knock it down and start again? As an architectural designer working across Norfolk and North Suffolk, this is one of the most common conversations I have with homeowners. Let me break it down pro