1. Being too ambitious is the key reason why people have their planning applications knocked back. One obvious tip-off is to check whether any neighbours have completed similar projects. Things also look good if your proposal cannot be seen from the street and will not impace on your neighbours.
2. You can also get preapplication advice from your local council
3. Keeping your neighbours onside is vital. Even if it's just popping your head over the garden fence and saying you are thinking about an extension. If they feel involved from an early stage they are likely to feel more engaged than if you tell them the day before you put your planning application in and they are less likely to object.
More tips to follow next week
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