Sally Tagg

Sally Tagg

Sally is a chartered town planner and an expert in all things planning permission. She has significant expertise, specialist knowledge and substantial experience when providing professional advice for self builders and custom builders seeking to build their own home and those who wish to refurbish and extend their properties.

She is Managing Director of Foxley Tagg Planning Ltd (which she formed in 2000), Executive Committee Member – National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA) and a Board Member of the Right to Build Taskforce. Sally and her team are a regular presence in The Planning Clinic at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

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Blue shaker kitchen by Olive & Barr in oak frame room

Permitted Development: How it works for homeowners

By Sally Tagg, Ken Dijksman, Michael Holmes last updated

Find out what you can build under Permitted Development without planning permission in our beginner's guide

Do I need planning permission for a white brick rear house extension

Do I need planning permission? These 30 projects don't!

By Sally Tagg last updated

'Do I need planning permission for my project?' Check out these 30 examples that don't!

Period-Style Home in a Conservation Area

Do Designated Areas Make Good Building Plots?

By Sally Tagg, Mark Stevenson, Ken Dijksman last updated

Planning Hub Plots in designated areas, such as an AONB or Conservation Area, hold strong appeal to self builders - but can you actually get permission from the local planners to build?

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How to find a self build plot in a rural area

How to Find a Self Build Plot in a Rural Area

By Sally Tagg last updated

Planning Hub How to find a self build plot in a rural area that will pass planning becomes easier if you know what's important under national and local policy. And sustainable development is right up there

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planning rules for a two storey extension

Planning Rules for a Two Storey Extension

By Sally Tagg last updated

Planning Hub Planning rules for a two storey extension are important to know. From size rules to choosing the right application to submit, our guide covers all you need to know

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planning permission

Outline Planning Permission and Reserved Matters: The Complete Guide

By Sally Tagg last updated

Planning Hub Securing outline planning permission doesn't mean that you can start building straight away - there are reserved matters to consider. This guide explains it all

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