From loft extensions to cladding and garage conversions, here’s what you need to know.

Putting planning and permitted development at our fingertips could revolutionise renovating and extending our homes, making it quicker and easier to check permitted development rights and apply for planning permission.

Two new apps, launched this week by housing secretary Robert Jenrick, are the first steps towards the fully digital planning system promised under the Planning For The Future white paper published in August last year.