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30/04/2026

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There is no greater professional compliment than a happy client—except, perhaps, when that compliment comes accompanied by a crate of Fortnum & Mason’s finest wine!Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of helping our clients, Alison and Mike, secure full planning permission for a stunning custo...

01/04/2026

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It’s been a busy season for the Planix team! We are proud to announce that our founder, Simon Rix, has been featured across a massive range of national and regional publications.From the digital pages of The Independent and MSN to the historic print editions of the Yorkshire Post and The Sentinel,...

18/03/2026

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The age-old dilemma for British homeowners has always been: is it better to move house or stay put and extend? As we navigate the property market of 2026, that question has never been more relevant—or more complex.We are delighted to share that our very own Simon Rix was recently sought out by maj...

11/03/2026

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We are thrilled to share that Planix.UK Planning Consultants has been featured in a piece by The Independent.In the article, “How to fast-track your home extension,” our Director and resident planning expert, Simon Rix, sits down with Sam Wylie-Harris to discuss how recent changes to planning ru...

11/03/2026

Exciting news — Planix.uk was featured in The Independent! Our Director, Simon Rix, shares expert tips on how recent planning rule changes can help you fast-track home extensions and create the space you’ve been dreaming of. Read the full piece and get practical advice to move your project forward: https://wix.to/qKa7OmG

25/02/2026

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Homeowners seeking to extend their properties often face a tricky hurdle: planning permission. A key part of this process is the ability for councillors on planning committees to overrule planning officers when they believe a refusal is unreasonable. Simon Rix, Director and Senior Planning Permissio...

18/02/2026

Simon Rix from Planix joined a live radio show to break down planning permission — what it means, common pitfalls, and practical tips to keep projects moving. A quick 3-minute read with essential takeaways for homeowners, developers and businesses. Read more: https://planixuk.wixsite.com/planix/post/listen-to-simon-rix-share-expert-insights-on-navigating-planning-permission-live-on-radio-show

Navigating the world of planning permission can be a daunting task for homeowners, developers, and businesses alike. Understanding the rules, regulations, and processes involved is crucial to avoid costly delays and ensure projects move forward smoothly. Recently, Simon Rix, director and senior plan...

25/06/2025

Great to see our founder, director and senior planning permission consultant Simon Rix featured in The Telegraph recently.

Simon spoke about the complex planning hurdles facing the restoration of heritage buildings like Otterburn Hall—and why many properties fall into disrepair before they’re ever brought back to life.

At Planix.uk, we help clients navigate listed building regulations, from strategy to consents. If you’re facing planning challenges, we’re here to make the process clearer, faster, and more viable.

Read the article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/09/planning-trap-britains-listed-country-houses/

Otterburn Hall is up for auction with a guide price of £220,000, but the buyer will require deeper pockets for this unmortgageable building

08/11/2023

Dissatisfied with bland architecture? Designer Thomas Heatherwick and us at Planix agree with you. Read our latest blog post on the matter:

Designer Thomas Heatherwick thinks that the way towns and cities get built is a quiet global catastrophe affecting all our lives. Far too many buildings are too flat, too plain, too straight, too shiny, too soulless, too boring. Thomas calls this a "blandemic". In the first part of Thomas' series fo...

07/11/2023

This is a really interesting listen.

19/09/2023

Before embarking on a home extension project, a key question to ask is, do you need to submit a planning application, or would it be covered by "permitted development" rights? Even a small extension more than likely requires an application if the house is in a designated area, which includes locatio...