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The roof and planning permission: What you need to know before you start
Are you starting work on the roof? Find out from out guide all of the planning permission considerations you need to be aware of before you begin.
Supporting documents for planning permission
Use our simple checklist to help you with the supporting documents needed for a planning permission application.
The planning permission decision making process
The planning permission decision process is an essential undertaking for anyone wanting to develop their property.
Retail Planning Permission: Considerations for shop projects
Want some information on retail planning permission? Here’s a starting guide to give you a outline of what you’ll need to consider.
Pub Designs and TV Locations: Exciting News from Anthony Rickett Architects
Find out about the exciting Greene King pub design and TV production company location that we’ve been involved in.
Laying the Foundations: Government Propositions for the Planning System
The government has announced new propositions for the planning, based around increased localisation. Here’s what the changes mean for planning system
Jobs at Rickett: Project Coordinator for retail fit-outs
We are looking for candidates with strong project management skills and technical knowledge to join the team and manage Ricketts’ retail clients, working on fit-out projects.
Property Change of Use and Planning Permission
Planning permission can be required to change the use of a property. This can be the case even if you’re not doing any building work. Here is an introduction to changing the use of your property.
Property development: you and the construction tender process
Your architect will be with you every step of the way through the tender and contract phase, to clarify what it required of you and look out for the interests of your project. If you’re new to property development, the process may seem like something of a minefield.
Your architect and the feasibility study
One of the most crucial stages of the development journey is the feasibility study. Whether your a first-time developer or on your umteenth project, the feasibility study is always a important process. It’ll establish the fundamental viability (or otherwise) of the scheme so that you can commence work with confidence.

