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Extension under Permitted Development rights for householders. Home extensions without requiring planning permission.

Extending your leaving space by adding an extension usually involves the need to obtain planning permission. Although planning permission is vital to protect the interest of close neighbours, the wider community, and the environment, a planning application may seem like a tedious and strict procedure that will discourage homeowners from implementing their projects. Therefore, for less complex projects such as...

EPC & SAP Calculations

With a few exceptions, all domestic and commercial buildings available on the market to buy or rent are legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). In order to produce an EPC, it is necessary to carry out SAP calculations. The SAP stands for ‘Standard Assessment Procedure’. It is a detailed methodology used to measure and compare the energy...

Considerate Construction Scheme

Considerate Construction Scheme City Builders is registered with Considerate Construction Scheme, a not-for-profit organisation set up to raise standards in the construction industry. Registration with the Scheme is voluntary, but, as a considerate contractor, we have committed ourselves to apply best practice beyond statutory requirements to every aspect of our organization and follow the Code of Considerate Practice. The 5...