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House extensions guide — in depth information on how to successfully tackle your house extension

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Well-designed extensions can transform even the humblest of homes by maximising the floorplan and adding to the market value. Considering today’s house prices as well as tallying up the costs of moving (think solicitor's fees, stamp duty, house movers and van hire), improving what you've already got can be a more appealing and affordable route to creating a living space that meets your family's needs. Use this guide to help you maximise your property's potential.

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Read the ultimate guide to enhancing properties in Cambridge

As experienced and knowledgable local Cambridge architects we have written the ultimate guide on enhancing properties in Cambridge. This must read article contains:

  1. Our view on the Cambridge attraction
  2. Our view on the growth of the Cambridge property market
  3. An overview of local and historical architecture styles and recommendations for making the most of your Cambridge property
    1. The birth of Cambridge City Centre
    2. Cambridge's grand Georgian properties (1715 - 1810)
    3. Victorian houses in Cambridge (1810 - 1870)
    4. Late Victorian houses in Cambridge (1870 - 1901)
    5. Edwardian houses in Cambridge (1901 - 1920)
    6. The popularity of the Semi to the North of Cambridge (1930's)
    7. Mid century modern post war housing in Cambridge (1945 - 1960's)
    8. Public and private housing in Cambridge (1965 - 1990)
    9. The developing character of Cambridge's surrounding villages
    10. Cambridge city and properties in the new Millennium (1990 - 2015)
  4. Useful Cambridge property links

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How to make planning applications — a step by step guide

Whether you need planning permission will depend on a number of variables, including the size of the project and the level of permitted development (PD) rights that apply to your property. If you do need planning permission, you will quickly realise that planning applications can be rather tedious complex! You can use this guide to help you make a successful planning application.

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Permitted development rules for extensions, loft conversions, porches and outbuildings

This guide provides a detailed list of Permitted Development Rules for single-storey extensions, two-storey rear extensions, loft conversions, roof extension, porches and outbuildings. Use these lists as a reference tool to check if your project plans are within the planning permission exempt Permitted Development Rights. 

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Loft Conversion Guide — in depth information on how to successfully tackle a loft conversion

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Loft Conversion Guide — in depth information on how to successfully tackle a loft conversion

This guide provides everything you need to know about loft conversion design considerations, costings, planning and building regulations. A loft conversion is an ideal way to gain more space. There may be scope for one or two extra bedrooms possibly even with a bathroom or home office. 

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