Guides
What every Wealden homeowner should know before they build.
Honest, dated guides on the planning, costs and consents that shape building work in the High Weald. Written by us, updated as the rules change.
Updated May 2026
How much does an extension cost in Kent (2026)?
Honest cost guide for homeowners in the Weald of Kent: extension types, what drives the price, hidden costs, and current 2026 bands sourced from RICS BCIS and Federation of Master Builders data.
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Updated May 2026
Planning permission for an extension in the High Weald
What the High Weald National Landscape designation means for extensions in 2026 — permitted development vs full planning, Article 4 directions, the application process, and the design choices that actually get approved.
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Updated May 2026
Listed Building Consent in Kent — the process
What needs Listed Building Consent, the criminal-offence dimension, how to work with conservation officers in Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone & Hythe, and how to coordinate with planning permission.
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Updated May 2026
How to choose a builder in Kent
Honest framework for choosing a builder for a Kent home — membership bodies and what they actually mean, insurance certs to insist on, Companies House checks, reference questions, red flags, and contract types.
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Tell us about your project — extension, refurb, listed-building work, new build, anything in between. We'll come and have a look, talk it through, and put together a quote.