<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BetterLivingSpace]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterLivingSpace]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:57:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Trees During Construction: A Simple Guide to Working in the Root Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[When planning building works near any existing trees not just protected trees, it’s important to protect their roots. 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These changes affect how well...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/understanding-u-values-what-s-changed-in-part-l-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6863fe8a5a8ba1bc5a4f108f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:55:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landscaping and UK Planning Permission: What Homeowners Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern garden design featuring a covered patio with lush planting and sleek architectural lines—an ideal example of outdoor living that blends form, function, and planning-conscious design.]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/landscaping-and-uk-planning-permission-what-homeowners-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6863d11ef5ef6aa5146f1bde</guid><category><![CDATA[advice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_326cfa0bc9524740a46b38dfd4ae9465~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_889,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BetterLivingSpace Offers Up To 20% Discount for '5 Things To Do' Readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[At BetterLivingSpace we are delighted to have our architectural design and structural engineering services featured in local online guide...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/5-things-to-do-discount</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63601d351ae1d58a2fb24b31</guid><category><![CDATA[architectural design]]></category><category><![CDATA[structural engineering]]></category><category><![CDATA[extension]]></category><category><![CDATA[redesign]]></category><category><![CDATA[loft conversion]]></category><category><![CDATA[offer]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_c28866d8e8704bcdbbe79eef3d54f322~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_936,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Ways to Cut Energy Costs at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy costs are soaring. 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One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to add extra living space and value to your home.]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/garage-conversion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6237627e3cf9998d9073e897</guid><category><![CDATA[architectural design]]></category><category><![CDATA[permitted development]]></category><category><![CDATA[structural engineering]]></category><category><![CDATA[extension]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:35:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_0cf325a54c084261aa024afa2a4f3751~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orangeries &#38; Conservatories - How Do I Tell Them Apart? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blog examining the differences between Orangeries and Conservatories. ]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/the-difference-between-orangery-and-conservatory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">621a7798be25ba8103e0d098</guid><category><![CDATA[architectural design]]></category><category><![CDATA[orangery]]></category><category><![CDATA[permitted development]]></category><category><![CDATA[structural engineering]]></category><category><![CDATA[extension]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:53:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_06765c72df06405083f37da97b09dc63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Room With a View]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are lucky enough to overlook sweeping countryside or even enjoy a fabulous city skyline, a balcony can be a valuable addition to...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/a-room-with-a-view</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61af403a0381900016402dd9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_a94b3a69ddbd4bbcbb90e00dfbec5dec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_859,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight On: Dormer Windows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding instant kerb appeal and a traditional cottage-style feel to the property exterior, dormer windows are a prime example of an...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/spotlight-on-dormer-windows-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e01083d8e6bf0016f15569</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_d47b06b12e484dbb94159ae15e59c07d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Choice of Consultation is the New Norm]]></title><description><![CDATA[As life gets back to normal, we have taken the decision to permanently offer the choice to our clients of conducting all meetings and...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/consultation-choices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e009daa398b10016652798</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_d865d69a6d604013a818a2ae6cc82af4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seriously Snug]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the cooler evenings draw in, we find ourselves thinking ahead to the winter months, when the temptation becomes overwhelming to draw...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/_snug</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e01167fac8490016a6cbcc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_d5f753a3f65b493ba657ed72fb9d4158~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Beeny Renovate Don't Relocate Series 2, Episode 36]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterLivingSpace on Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate Show BetterLivingSpace Provides Structural Engineering Expertise for Sarah...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/sarah-beeny-renovate-don-t-relocate-episode-36</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61af403a0381900016402dd8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_0f180803ad1c462e832ba030ae599a9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_602,h_365,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight On: Jack &#38; Jill Bathrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like the renowned nursery rhyme in which Jack &#38; Jill tumble down the hill, you may well believe all-out warfare has broken out in your...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/jack-jill-bathroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e0086e4efff200161af019</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_7b664b5d9eee4ab196d23be7088e458c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Most Medal-worthy Planning Application Successes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the spirit of Tokyo 2020 and the fantastic performances from our GB athletes...Drum roll for BetterLivingSpace's 3 most medal-worthy...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/3-most-medal-worthy-planning-application-successes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e00cfe7d4e6d00169ae40b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_2936e64ad2f14b369409e531d3dab2ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Beeny Renovate Don't Relocate Series 2, Episode 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterLivingSpace on Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate Show BetterLivingSpace Provides Structural Engineering Expertise on Sarah...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/sarah-beeny-renovate-don-t-relocate-episode-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61af403a0381900016402dd5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_3ae1f5c761aa4c579c7b55f3d107d9ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Beeny Renovate Don't Relocate Series 2, Episode 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterLivingSpace on Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate Did you see the results of our work on the recent Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't...]]></description><link>https://betterlivingspace.wixsite.com/bls-new/post/sarah-beeny-renovate-don-t-relocate-episode-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61af403a0381900016402dd4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f20736_8ef3039c81944045b0d7f62a459b49b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Clair Stokes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>