Articles – DWG Plans

In the UK, certain commercial-to-residential conversions can be carried out under permitted development rights (PDR), specifically under class MA of the General Permitted Development Order (GDPO) 2015 (as amended).

Most homeowners nowadays don’t use their garage to park a car in as cars have now become to large to fit into the existing garage. The most beneficial way to increase the size of the property and at a low cost is to convert this essentially wasted space into an additional reception room or bedroom.

Double storey extensions are a perfect way to increase the footprint of your property. The common layout for a double storey is either increasing the size of the existing bedrooms or creating an additional master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite.

DWG Plans is now becoming one of the most successful franchises within the UK. Owner Paul Blay started the company , based in Southampton Hampshire in 2016 and it’s gone from strength to strength since.

As of May 29th 2025, the UK government has implemented significant changes to permitted development rights for air source heat pumps (ASHP’s), aiming to simplify installations and encourage the adoption of low-carbon heating solutions.

As of May 29th 2025, the UK government has implemented significant changes to permitted development rights for air source heat pumps (ASHP’s), aiming to simplify installations and encourage the adoption of low-carbon heating solutions.

The most common extension that we design here at DWG Plans is a single storey rear extension. This is because it’s the most economical way to extend your property and allows for several possibilities to be explored within the layout of your property.

The most common extension that we design here at DWG Plans is a single storey rear extension. This is because it’s the most economical way to extend your property and allows for several possibilities to be explored within the layout of your property.

From 1st December 2011 the installation of an air source heat pump on residential premises is considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, providing ALL the limits and conditions listed below are met.

From the 31st March 2025 the cost of submitting a planning application via the planning portal will increase.

Looking to transform your garage dumping ground into a bedroom or guest room. This article tells you why you should consider a Professional Design Services for Garage Conversions.

Are you looking for an award-winning company that offer architectural services? This article tells you why you should use us.

This article explains how we can help to get planning Permission online.

This article answers the question Do You Need House Extension Drawings Online?

This article explains where you can Find Architectural Services Near you?

This article explains Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s)

This article explains The Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Those who own or carry out work on a listed building must be especially careful not to adversely impact the integrity of the building. This article helps offer advice.

This article explains Conservation Areas

This article explains how to appeal a refused planning application

This article explains what you need to make a planning application.

This article explains what are the decision outcomes of a planning application.

Permitted Development Rights are a set of policies which allow homeowners greater freedom in enlarging their home, granting pre-approved permission.

This article explains why planning permission may not be necessary

This article explains how the planning application process works.

This article explains why you do not need an Architect to produce planning drawings.