Tag: Extension
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Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension
Mohammed Azhar, a 57-year-old builder from Bradford, has finally started work to demolish an illegal extension after 13 years of defying planning orders. The single-storey brick structure, built in 2011 at Azhar’s home on Intake Road, was constructed without planning permission and was ordered to be removed by Bradford Council in 2012. Despite numerous notices,…
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Maximising light when adding a kitchen extension
The importance of maximising light when adding a kitchen extension is often overlooked, yet this is something that marks the difference between an addition that adds both space and value to a house and one that comes at the expense of existing spaces. Building an extension should not only be about adding physical capacity to…
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How much value does an extension add to your home?
If the feeling you’re outgrowing your home has led you to consider extension ideas, it’s only natural to wonder how much value does an extension add – even if you’re not planning on moving again anytime soon. Or perhaps you’ve purchased a home with a view to renovating and extending, in which case although getting…
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Do I need a structural engineer for my extension?
Do I need a structural engineer for my extension? This is such a common question asked by homeowners building a new addition and yet the answer is not always a straightforward yes or no. There are many reasons why the services of structural engineers are needed on a project and understanding these as well as…
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How to get your kitchen extension ventilation right
If you’re considering building a kitchen extension, you may be wondering if your kitchen extension ventilation needs a different approach to the measures you’d take for a standard kitchen. Perhaps you’re asking if you need different types of ventilation or can you use similar products? Or, if you’re taking an open-plan approach to your kitchen…
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Heating a house extension: The options explained
When you’re designing a house extension, deciding how to keep it warm and cosy will be part of the overall process, and when it comes to heating a house extension there are various options available to you. However, as well as the size of the extension you’re adding playing a part in your decision making,…
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A hidden wine cellar, green roof and a skylit nook turn this extension into a dream escape
Tucked away in Chislehurst, South East London, this Victorian home has been transformed with a timber kitchen extension that embraces nature. Instead of opting for a traditional brick addition, the homeowners chose an oak-framed design that seamlessly connected to the outdoors. With thoughtful details like a skylight dining nook, a hidden wine cellar and a…
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How to design an extension — the key steps to take
Understanding how to design an extension is crucial if you want to add space at the same time as boosting your home’s value – not forgetting its kerb appeal. However, the needs of homeowners building an extension will all differ, as will the style of house being added to. Then there are the not so…
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What is the best way of insulating an extension?
Insulating an extension to the highest standards will not only ensure that your new addition feels comfortable to spend time in all year round, but also that it has a positive impact on your existing spaces. When building an extension, homeowners will all have different requirements, depending on how they plan on using the new…
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s extension to £15m Cotswold home faces inquiry from locals
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi face a planning headache following the construction of a single-storey extension to their newly purchased £15 million farmhouse in the Cotswolds. Despite paying £2.5 million over the asking price for the property, the couple’s renovations have sparked complaints from locals, particularly concerning the potential disturbance of Roman…