An LDC can be a useful document to have when you come to sell your home, as it demonstrates to buyers and their representatives that projects were sanctioned. This extension by Mustard Architects (
www.mustardarchitects.com) has helped to form a bright, open plan kitchen-diner. Left: Original details make striking features in this barn conversion by Hudson Architects (
www.hudsonarchitects.co.uk). If you’re buying a property of this nature, it’s vital to ensure that the proper consents are in place