Labour’s planning reforms could lead to a wave of “ugly” loft conversions as rules around home extensions are relaxed, experts have warned. Angela Rayner is planning to block councils from refusing ...

Renovating your home is a great way to boost its value, but some projects give you more bang for your buck. (Alamy) An extension or loft conversion could add as much as 24% to the value of a typical ...

Not all loft extensions need planning permission, but for those that do-especially in conservation areas or where the roof height is too low-it's worth speaking to an architect or builder to see ...