Outline Feasibility Proposals :
We visit your property or site and carry out a measured survey where necessary .
We then discuss your proposed project including any planning or construction issues that might cause problems.
Where necessary, we research local and national Planning policies relevant to the property, as well as Listed Building and Conservation Area status and advise you on the planning policy implications that may affect potential design options.
We make enquiries where necessary to utility providers for information on existing foul and surface water services, electricity, gas and telecom services. We will also obtain a Flood Risk Assessment if required.
We then prepare sketch design plans that show the size, character and spatial arrangements of the proposals, and advise you on design and construction options and building costs.
When we have agreed the final design, we then submit a Pre-Application Enquiry or a Full Planning Applicatiion.
Scheme Design to Planning Application:
Carry out research into the planning history of the site, to include all planning applications relating to the property
Produce all relevant planning drawings, Design and Access Statements and any other relevant documentation.
Complete all relevant planning application forms
Submit the Planning Application to your Local Authority
We then monitor the progress of the application and liaise with the Planning Officers dealing with it, making any minor amendments to the scheme necessary to obtain Planning Approval.
Submit a planning appeal should that be necessary, including appointing and instructing professional consultants
Detail Design to Building Regs Application:
Advise on the appointment of a structural engineer and other relevant consultants such as, energy assessment providers, CCTV drainage reports and obtain quotations for your consideration.
Co-ordinate their input into the construction documentation.
Develop the scheme design and prepare detailed construction drawings including dimensioned drawings, foundation plans, roof layouts, drainage and electrical layouts.
Make a Full Plans Application to the Local Authority for approval of the proposals under the Building Regulations.
Liaise with the Building Control Officer as necessary during the course of the application and make amendments to the proposals to secure approval.
Prepare specification and schedule of works to enable a contractor to price the work and carry the project forward.