General information about this website.
This page explains what the guidance on this website is, and isn't, so you know how to use it alongside advice specific to your own project.
General guidance, not project-specific advice
Information on this website is general guidance only and does not constitute project-specific planning, legal, structural, valuation, financial or Party Wall advice. It's intended to help you understand the kinds of questions and processes involved in architectural design and planning consultancy — not to replace advice tailored to your own site.
Planning and Permitted Development vary by site
Planning requirements, local policy and Permitted Development rights vary by property and location, and can change over time. A rule of thumb that applies to one property may not apply to another, even nearby. Advice should be confirmed for the specific site before work, expenditure or contractual commitments are undertaken.
Legal, financial and Party Wall matters
Where this website refers to legal agreements, Party Wall matters, land value, viability or similar commercial topics, that content is a general introduction, not legal, financial or valuation advice. These matters should be reviewed by an appropriately qualified solicitor, surveyor, valuer or other specialist before you rely on them.
Keeping content accurate
We take care to keep this website accurate and up to date, but planning law, policy and guidance change, and every property is different. If you notice anything that looks out of date or doesn't match your situation, please get in touch and we'll be glad to help.
Getting advice for your project
If you'd like advice specific to your site, the most reliable next step is a conversation with us. Get in touch to arrange a feasibility review or discuss your project directly.