Britain is a crowded country and most of us live up close and personal with our neighbours.

So is it possible for one family to get the extension they need, without compromising the space enjoyed by those who live closest to them?

The Doves want a bigger kitchen and an extra bedroom. They don't envisage any problems but planner Carol Boydell is all set to reject their application. Then the Doves come up with a scheme that turns their situation around. Watch out for little Ian's dance of pure joy!

Paul and Paula Carmichael live in a popular Coventry suburb. They want an open-plan kitchen where son Dexter can play as mum Paula prepares dinner. It sounds simple but once again the planners are worried about what the neighbours will say.

By the end of the show there's been a total transformation - but have Paul and Paula ended up with the space they longed for? Show less