PLANNING
Planning Portal- Aimed at professionals but contains useful information.
Directgov- Advice and information to help you improve your home, including the proposed Home Information Pack.
UK planning- A planning portal that puts you in touch with planning services throughout Scotland, England & Wales
The Planning Inspectorate- For information on planning appeals.
House Extension Online- A guide for people who are looking to add a home extension.

BUILDING REGULATIONS
LABC- Nationwide Local Authority Building Control services.
Building Regs Advice- You can learn more about the difference between Planning Permission and Building Regulations here.

PARTY WALL
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors- Professional body for Chartered Surveyors.
Find a Party Wall Surveyor- The RICS can help you find a Party Wall Surveyor in your area.

BUILDERS
HomePro- Useful advice on how to obtain a reputable builder.
Find a Builder- Search the Federation of Master Builders member database by entering your full postcode.
Joints Contract Tribunal (JCT)- Advice on contracts and avoiding disputes with builders.
Build it - Website devoted to self build projects.
What Price- Cost estimates for general building work in the UK.

MISCELLANEOUS
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine- Britain's Best Selling Self-Build Magazine.
BedZed- The acclaimed sustainable development by the Peabody Trust.
GreenSpec - GreenSpec is the UK construction industry's definitive guide to sustainable construction.