Do You Need Planning Permission for an Oak Conservatory?

Quick Answer: Generally, oak conservatories don’t need planning permission if they fall under permitted development rights. However, permission is required for listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, front-facing designs, or if the conservatory exceeds size limits for your property type. Key Takeaways:  • Planning permission is often unnecessary as most oak conservatories fall under permitted […]

The Renaissance of Oak Framing

New oak wooden carport attached to a stone house under a cloudy sky.

Timber framing was a method of construction that was prevalent in the medieval period and dates back even further, with the first instances of mortice and tenon joinery appearing in Roman architecture. The Roman’s introduced timber structures far more complex than those used by the natives, following their conquest of Britain. However, these techniques were […]