September 2008 - Trading Standards Scheme Member

We are proud to announce that Plans 2 Improve is now a Trading Standards Buy With Confidence Member. We have been checked and vetted by Kent Trading Standards to ensure that we offer a consistant good level of customer service. Our procedures and methods of operations have also been checked to ensure that our practices are fair to customers. As part of the scheme Trading Standards have also obtained references
from a random selection of our customers.

For more details of the Buy With Confidence Scheme - click here

September 2008 - Permitted Development Rights

The planning system is changing from the 1st October for permitted development projects. The main changes are as follows:

(1) Extensions - new rules for volumes and heights
(2) Loft conversions - further restrictions on large dormers and volume changes
(3) Roof alterations - further restrictions on skylights, solar panels and roof structures
(4) Outbuildings - Restrictions on maximmum size of new outbuildings
(5) Paving - Non permeable paving to front drives now requires permission
(6) Micro energy - extension of what constitutes permitted development

For more details please refer to the planning portal site - click here

June 2008 - Don't Move, Improve

With the housing market in its current state the best advice is don't move - improve.
Monies spent on moving can amount to tens of thousands of pounds when everything is taken into account. This money will never be recuperated. A well designed extension, loft conversion or home improvements will add value to your home and off course you can enjoy the benefit of your new development for many years. At Plans 2 Improve we always strive to add as much value to your home as possible with good architectural design principles. It is therefore absolutely essential to obtain the very best advice from day one - especially with the current market conditions.

For more details on adding value to your home - click here