Building Services

Guides and advice on building services across Surrey and Hampshire — extensions, refurbishments, and commercial fit-outs. Written by SBTG Ltd for landlords, businesses, and property professionals planning a building project, covering costs, timelines, and what to expect from start to finish.

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Planning Permission for Home Extensions in Surrey and Hampshire What Homeowners Need to Know

A home extension can add space, value, and years of use to a property. It can also stall quickly if planning rules are misunderstood at the start. In Surrey and Hampshire, the rules are not always straightforward. A modest rear extension in one street may be allowed without a full planning application, while a similar project a few miles away may need permission because of green belt, a conservation area, a national park, protected trees, or the age and character of the build

Building Services

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