Whether you’d like ideas on an extension, loft conversion, full re-design or are even considering knocking down and replacing your home, then we can help. If you’re a landowner and want advice on creating value through new development or change of use, then we can help too.
Better still – all these initial appraisal services are completely free of charge.
Once we’ve inspired you…
Our team of inhouse designers, architects and planners will create and fine tune your application then manage the entire process through the planning process until your permission is granted.
Helping you deliver the dream.
Our services extend way beyond simply achieving your permission as we can produce all the building regulations drawings, help you identify the best builders and then project manage your project through to completion.
The majority of projects do require full planning permission however Permitted Development rights are a wide range of planning legislations aimed at giving home and commercial property owners the ability to make minor changes and alterations without the need to go through the entire planning process. These rights have prescribed restrictions to size and typology of changes depending on the type of property and location.
Below are some quick guides to Government legislation.
Permitted development rights for householders: technical guidance – GOV.UK
Planning & PD for Commercial extensions under Class A
Class Q Agriculture to dwelling guidance – MIDDEVON.GOV.UK
Should you wish for us to find out more in relation to the Permitted Development rights available to you, please do get in touch.
From the initial visit, our aim is to agree final designs within 4-6 weeks. Completing and submission of the planning drawings and supporting documents take a further 2-3 weeks.
Once validated by the Planning Authority householder applications are mandated to be decided within 8-10 weeks.
In total and subject to any unforeseen issues or required
alterations we advise to allow 6 months from initial meeting to receiving your planning decision.
Yes of course, the initial concept and design stage of the process can take as long as you need. Our costs always include 2 options however you can ask for as many as you need to make a final decision.
Along with high quality internal and external 2D drawings, we can produce high-definition 3D images populated with your furniture, fixtures and fittings to give you a real-life vision of your new space.
Additionally, we can provide a virtual reality walk through so you can place yourself in these new spaces.
Click the images below to view examples.
The simple answer is yes, we can support you as much or as little as you need to find the right builder for your project. We can produce technical drawing tender packages to ensure every quote is detailed and comparable. We can give you advice on responses and even meet the builders to provide feedback.
In all but very minor works you will need to factor in the costs for us to produce building regulations drawings and engineer calculations. These are very important as they will provide the basis for the council to confirm your project is compliant to the latest regulations and validate all your buildings insurance and guarantees in the future.
We will go live and engage all the necessary specialist; designers, consultants and surveyors such as:
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