Free guides and documents
Useful documents about building, conversions and extensions for you to download and keep. New ones are added from time to time, so it's worth checking back.
The Party Wall Act 1996
Interactive Planning Guides for Permitted Development
Building Contract
An 'easy to understand' simple form of building contract put together by the Federation of Master Builders for simple domestic projects — a building contract for household repairs, maintenance and home improvements.
CDM Regulations 2015
Under the CDM Regulations 2015 the client is responsible for the overall safety on both commercial and domestic sites. This is a legal obligation, but the responsibility can be shared with other members of the construction team.
Permitted Development Technical Guidance
Official government guide explaining what you can build under Permitted Development without needing planning permission. Covers extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, porches, hard surfaces and more, with measurements and diagrams. Published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, September 2019.
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Historic Map Searches
Old street maps can be useful for finding out the history of a local area — the age of a particular property, or how an area has developed over time. This link gives detailed Ordnance Survey maps from the late 1800s to a few years ago. We can also purchase up to date Ordnance Survey plans — enquiries welcome.
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