Through this guide, Premier Lofts will be taking you some of the next best things to do when your planning permission application has been rejected.

Why was my application rejected in the first place?

There can be any number of reasons as to why your planning permission has been rejected. When considering your next move after a rejection, it’s important to consider the reasons why this particular planning permission was rejected, and factor this in to any future applications.

Below is a list of some of the main reasons why your application for planning permission could be rejected:

• Your project would have an impact on the natural environment (e.g. trees).

• Your project involves hazardous, and therefore dangerous, materials.

• Your project would have an impact on the neighbouring buildings (e.g. restricts light coming into the neighbouring building’s windows).

• Your project would cause obstructions on the public roads.

Whilst these are some of the major reasons why an application can be rejected, there are many other causes for rejection, all of which you should be made aware of before trying to continue your pursuit for planning permission. If these issues can be rectified, you may stand a chance of getting your planning permission accepted the next time you apply for it.

How to get my application accepted after facing a rejection?

Once you have established all of the reasons why your planning permission was rejected in the first place, you can now start to rectify your application to make it more likely to be accepted the next time around. By taking out any components to the project that impede on such issues as those mentioned in the bullet points above, your application may now stand a much greater chance at being accepted.

If you are unsure how to remove these qualities from your application effectively, getting advice from a professional. Getting advise from someone experienced in the field can be of tremendous help when unsure of the next step to take in your quest for planning permission. It can also help you to gain a better chance of success in your application, by having it looked over by an experienced professional in the field who has a greater understanding of the application process.

In addition to taking these actions mentioned above, you can also try to effectively reject the rejection by launching an appeal. It is worth noting this action should only ever be taken when you feel completely confident in the knowledge that the rejection of your application is unfair, and you have a high chance of winning the appeal.

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Through this piece, Premier Lofts will be exploring some of the key elements to consider to make sure that your loft conversion project runs on time. For more on loft conversions and how to make the most out of the spaces in your home please visit this page.

How do you make sure your loft conversion is completed on time?

There are many different factors that can be carefully considered to ensure that your loft conversion project runs on time. Below is a list of some of the main considerations that help to ensure this:

• Financial stability

• Understanding of preliminary inspections

• Preparing the space for loft conversion

• Work with a trustworthy loft conversion specialist

Taking the time to properly consider all of the above factors can help to make sure that your project not only runs on time, but has also been completed in a proper manner of ways, ensuring its longevity.

Financial Stability

Although fairly obvious, it is vital to ensure that you fully understand any and all financial costs that will incur from a loft conversion project. Failure to do so can severely delay, if not entirely stop, a project from continuing, as without a full understanding as to the overall cost of the conversion, you cannot effectively prepare the funds for said conversion.

If you are using finance to make your extension or conversion (typical for larger products), some companies such as Magnet Capital will provide money in stages so that you have better control over your cash flow.

Understanding of preliminary inspections

Understanding the preliminary inspections can help you to ensure that your loft conversion runs on time, as it helps you to factor in all time consuming elements of the project and therefore build up a more realistic time frame for its completion. Such preliminary inspections may include an inspection of the roof space and a confirmation for conversion suitability from either an architect or surveyor.

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Preparing the space for loft conversion

Effective preparation of the space for the loft conversion can eliminate the chance of any setbacks in the projects development. For example, clearing the space of the conversion before the project starts can enable the conversion to get underway from day one, being given a perfectly cleared, blank space with which to start development.

Work with a trustworthy loft conversion specialist

Making sure that you pick a trustworthy loft conversion company to carry out your project is vital to ensure that the project is finished on time. Premier Lofts has built up its reputation solely from word of mouth, and is dedicated to providing its clients with top-quality conversions as efficiently and effectively as possible.   

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However, the self-employed are not the only group of professionals that require an office space. A home office can also be a great addition to anyone wanting an area within their house to conduct any and all means of work, including studying, or finishing off any final bits from the office.

But how do you build the perfect home office? And where do you find the best people to help you build the perfect working space for your home? Through this piece, we will be taking you through some of the main things to consider when building the perfect office for your home.

What are the main things to think about when building a home office?

When building your home office, as with the development of any new space within your house, there are many different things to consider, all ensuring you get the most out of the working space you create. However, although there is an abundance of different factors to be considered when creating your home office, these factors can almost be entirely summed up in the following two areas:  

• Design

• Location

Both the design and the location of your home office are both essential factors that both hold numerous different components that can help to create the optimum working environment for the office.

Design

The design of your home office can have a significant impact on your attitude and further productivity when working from home. Ensuring that your home office is designed to stimulate a positive working environment can improve these levels of mood and productivity, and help to create a stable, positive environment for your working life. Below is a list of some of the major design features that can help to create a positive working environment for your home office:

• Open space – ensuring that you have a good amount of open space throughout your office can help to eliminate any feelings of claustrophobia. Having enough space throughout your working environment can help give you the room to think clearer and allows your thoughts to flow better, increasing productivity at work.

• Good lighting – similar to open space, good lighting can help you to think more clearly and therefore be more productive.

• Comfortable furniture – as you will be spending a considerable amount of your day in the office, having a comfortable place to work is vital to help ensure a positive environment and attitude, and also helps to eliminate the chances of physical strains and pains from such examples as an uncomfortable office chair.

Location

Another major component that can greatly effect this working environment is the location of the office within the house, below is a list of the major factors to consider when deciding the location of your home office:

• Signal (both phone and wifi) – as you will most likely be needing to have access to the outside world (e.g. communicating with people and accessing information via the internet), ensuring your working space has good signal is vital to make sure effective communication is had throughout your work, thereby increasing overall productivity.

• Privacy –  if there are multiple people living in your home, having a home office set in a private location within the house that is both harder to access and lower in general noise levels can help to minimise interruptions to your work flow, therefor increasing overall productivity from within the working environment.

A great area of your home to consider putting an office in is the loft. A loft extension can help to create a fantastic office space that can be great for signal, privacy and noise levels, whilst also being able to provide any and all of the features listed as important in the design of the working space.

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