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  • Extending a Corner Plot: How Far Can You Push the Planning Rules?

    Corner plots can look like the dream when you’re thinking about extending. You’ve often got more land to the side,...
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  • Lisa Raynes with client - Pride Road Architects

    Is a House Extension Worth It? When Moving Might Make More Sense.

    Should You Extend Your House, or Is It Better to Move? As an architect, you might expect me to always...
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    All I want is a Utility Room!

    After the kitchen island, this is the main thing I hear from clients that would make their life, or at...
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  • Home Extension and Retrofit Ideas from UK Construction Week 2026

    What does UK Construction Week mean for homeowners? From smarter insulation during a kitchen renovation to designing for hotter summers,...
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  • Pride Road Architects 2026 Home Extension Magazine – Your Home, Reimagined

    Our New Home Extension Magazine Is Here

    Thinking about extending or renovating your home? Our new Pride Road Home Extension Magazine is packed with real projects, practical...
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  • Screenshot of The Sun search results showing Lisa Raynes featured in articles about her weight-loss journey and planning permission advice.

    From Planning Permission to Weight-Loss Jabs – My Two Appearances in The Sun

    Well, this was a bit different! I appeared on page 34 of The Sun recently. And no, I wasn’t talking about extensions,...
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  • Home Extension Jargon Buster: Architectural & Building Terms Explained

    Planning a home extension can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Architects, builders, structural engineers and Building Control all...
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  • Pride Road Architects Named Finalist in the Female Business Awards 2026

    We’re delighted to share some exciting news – Pride Road Architects has been named a finalist in the Professional Services category...
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  • Loft Conversion vs Two-Storey or Single-Storey Extension: Which Adds the Most Value?

    Thinking about extending your 1930s semi? Discover whether a loft conversion, single-storey extension or two-storey extension is right for your...
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