Design Inspiration

Links to useful websites to provide inspiration for your project.

Technical Requirements

General advice on 'permitted development' and whether your project may require planning permission can be found on the government's Planning Portal. Local authorities may have local planning application requirements specific to their area in addition to national requirements. Also, there are likely to be different rules in Conservation Areas, National Parks and when working with or near Listed Buildings; we can advise you on this.
Planning

• Planning Portal - advice as to whether you need planning permission
  
• Sheffield City Council Planning Permission and Advice
• Sheffield City Council Conservation Areas
  
• Peak District National Park Authority Planning Guidance
  

Building Control

• Sheffield City Council Building Control
  

Employing an Architect

The following links explain what you should consider and expect when employing an architect.

• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Working with an Architect for your Home
  
• Architects Registration Board Finding an Architect
• Association of Environment Conscious Building (AECB)
  
• RIBA Plan of Work 2013 - describes the project design and construction work stages
  

Designing and Building Sustainably

• PassivHaus - portal for passive design information
  
• AECB Building Standard - UK eco standard for housing design and performance
• Living Roofs - green and biodiverse roof projects and advice
  
• Greening Grey Britain (Royal Horticultural Society) - advice on increasing green space 
  
• The Building Centre - portal for innovative design
  
• Green Infrastructure Partnership - portal for sustainable development research
  
• Sheffield is my Planet - portal for Sheffield-based businesses with an interest in sustainability