Archived entries for March 2010
When it comes to altering or extending your property...remember to love your neighbour as yourself...
19 March 2010
A belligerent neighbour whose sole objective is to make your life as miserable as his own is a sad tale that many of us can relate to. To add further salt to those wounds, any bridges of reconciliation were burnt years ago with little to no hope of making up. However, at times, we have to swallow that bitter pill, bite our tongue and go that extra yard to "love thy neighbour" as who knows when you... Continue reading When it comes to altering or extending your property...remember to love your neighbour as yourself...
How to Save on Planning Fees and Time when it comes to Extending your Home
17 March 2010
The recent changes to Planning Regulations (2008) have introduced greater flexibility to the planning system which we at Orchard Planning Solutions warmly welcome. If you are considering extending or altering your home, by thinking imaginatively, your project may not necessarily require the benefit of planning permission, thereby saving you a planning fee of £165 and much more. This does not... Continue reading How to Save on Planning Fees and Time when it comes to Extending your Home
Working from Home has never been Easier
16 March 2010
For many of us, the thought of foregoing the daily commute and working from home is no longer the stuff of dreams. According to recent statistics, nearly 6% of the UK's population works from home. Other than choice, the credit crunch has been partly responsible with many looking at ways to work more efficiently and cost-effectively. One question we are constantly asked at Orchard Planning Solutions... Continue reading Working from Home has never been Easier
How to Save Pounds On Your Home Extension - and get you fit for the summer
15 March 2010
When it comes to home extensions, did you appreciate that between one half and two-thirds of the project outlay is dedicated to labour costs? In these times of economic belt tightening, this is a sobering thought that can quite literally stop your aspirations of a home extension dead in its tracks. However, there are ways of addressing this and one suggestion that Orchard Planning Solutions wishes... Continue reading How to Save Pounds On Your Home Extension - and get you fit for the summer
Escape to the Garden
4 March 2010
Orchard Planning Solutions is very pleased to welcome Cabinville to the site. With an extensive range, Cabinville can build you a log cabin suitable for any purpose. Whether you need a home office, small cabin for potting, a garden retreat, or even a large log cabin for residential use, they have the one just right for you. Cabinville pride themselves on designing custom built log cabins of the highest... Continue reading Escape to the Garden