Helpful Architectural Client Information
For domestic clients
Permitted Development Rights for Householders
Permitted development rights allow householders to improve and extend their homes without the need to apply for planning permission where that would be out of proportion with the impact of works carried out.
Information on Listed Buildings
Historic England is the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment.
Flood risk area search
Find out if you need a flood risk assessment as part of a planning application (sometimes known as planning permission)
Information for Planning Applications
The Planning Portal work closely with local authorities and is the national planning application service for England and Wales.
Find planning and building regulations, information, and guidance, submit your digital application and building control online.
Domestic client health and safety responsibilities
Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) GOV.UK
A clear distinction between domestic clients and commercial clients explained in more detail.
Principal Designer information (under the Building Safety Act 2022) -
For commercial clients
Commercial client health and safety responsibilities
Construction Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) GOV.UK
A clear distinction between domestic clients and commercial clients explained in more detail.
Principal Designer information (under the Building Safety Act 2022)
For professionals
UK Building Regulations
The Approved Documents from GOV.UK provide guidance on ways to meet the building regulations.
Interactive search map denoting restrictions
Magic (Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside). The interactive map provides authoritative geographic information covering rural, urban, coastal and marine enviroments.
General
Architects Journal magazine
A monthly Architectual magazine with all the lastest news, reviews and competitions.
Architectural Review magazine
A monthly international achitectural magazine covering environment, landscape, building design, interior design and urbanism.
Party walls
If you have neighbours and want to carry out any building work near or on shared property boundary.
UK Asbestos Training Association
Leading association dedicated to improving the quality and standards of asbestos training.