08/09/2026
PLANNING AN EXTENSION OR HOME REMODEL?
I've put together a small collection of free homeowner guides on the KJB Design & Planning website.
They're designed to help you think through some of the important questions that can come up before an extension project even reaches the drawing stage.
The first three guides cover:
📘 12 Things to Think About Before Contacting a Designer
What isn't working about your home? What do you genuinely need? What's your budget? What might affect the project? And what should you think about before that first design conversation?
📘 Thinking About an Extension? Questions to Ask Before Deciding What to Build
Looking at your existing layout, how rooms work together, open-plan living, natural light, garden space, future needs and whether simply building bigger is actually the best solution.
📘 Planning Permission, Permitted Development & Lawful Development Certificates Explained
A straightforward introduction to the different planning routes and some of the terms homeowners commonly come across when considering an extension.
I've spent over 27 years working in the construction industry, and one thing I've learned is that the decisions made before work starts can have a huge influence on how successful a project eventually becomes.
The guides aren't there to turn homeowners into designers or planning experts.
They're simply there to help you understand what might be worth thinking about, ask better questions and start your project with your eyes open.
You can read all three free guides here:
👉 www.kjbdesignplanning.co.uk/free-guides
I'm Kieren Bentley from KJB Design & Planning, based in Leicestershire.
If you're considering an extension, alteration or home remodel in Leicestershire or the surrounding areas and would like to discuss your ideas, feel free to get in touch.
