From time to time we will indicate below recent projects completed or other news related to the Construction Industry at large, focusing on any major change in legislation or other matters. News Permitted Development Rights The permitted development rights for householders, which came into effect in October 2008 allow a more generous possibility to extend an exsting dwelling. Previously, the size of any extension of whatever form had to fal within a single volume allowance. The current relaxation of these provisions now still retains a slighly smaller volume alowance for ‘loft’ converions, but in addition other extensions are now allowed subject to limtations on height & plan size. Completion of Refurbishment for Foster Environmental Ltd Late December 2010 saw the completion of the relocation fit-out for Foster Environmental Ltd at their new premises at Crosby Grange, Scunthorpe. Works consisted of a full refurbishment of internal space to form a bespoke unit for this Mechanical Services Contractor, to facilitate a flexible base for their operations.   © Vaughan Monckton Architecture 2011   Made with Xara Vaughan Monckton Architecture Bungalow 1 Refurbishment at St Mary’ Hospital Handed Over At the end of March 2011, the refurbishment of ‘Bungalow 1’ was handed over to the client, Leeds Partnerhsips NHS Foundation Trust. The main refurbishment works taking 8 weeks, was undertaken by the East Ardsley based refurbishment contractor Waterhouse and consisted the conversion of a former acute residential unit into a modern office environment for support/ administration staff.