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If you want to build a new house, extend your home, do a loft conversion or undertake any structural alterations, we are the right choice. We will work in consultation with yourself to prepare all the drawings required for planning permission applications and building control requirements.

Our approach is simple and cost effective-  We know that most homeowners want and to achieve that, we work with them to offer the best design solutions within the planning and building regulationsrequirements.

We combine decades of experience in the residential sector and always have a strategy to win you the planning permission over the very first application. We use a variety of techniques and tools like consultation, advice, knowledge sharing, CAD, sophisticated 3D design software for architectural design whilst British standard and Eurocodes are used for structural design.

Our Services at a Glance

Plans/drawings for Extensions, Loft conversions and new builds

Structural calculations

Free advice on planning, building control and structural requirements

On-line planning drawing service

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Permitted Development changes confirmed by Government

March 2010

Housing and planning minister John Healey has confirmed further reforms to the planning system in England which should remove the need for thousands of full planning applications, in the process cutting costs and red tape for businesses.

The reforms, consulted on last year and recommended in the Killian Pretty Review, will remove an estimated 10,000 full planning applications from the system and allow industrial premises, offices, shops and schools to quickly and easily undertake minor developments without the need for planning permission. more »

Your Responsibilities as Owner

With all building work, the owner of the property (or land) is ultimately responsible for complying with the relevant planning rules and building regulations (regardless of the need to apply for planning permission and/or building regulations approval or not).

Therefore, failure to comply with the relevant rules will result in the owner being liable for any remedial action (which could go as far as demolition and/or restoration)

Planning Permission

Most new buildings or major changes to existing buildings or to the local environment need consent, known as planning permission.

Why Planning Permission?

The System's main aim is to protect the public interest with regards to the local environment. Development by corporations and the public need to be allowed in some cases to ensure that towns prosper and grow. However, strict control of this development must be maintained to ensure that the character and amenity of the area is not adversely affected. Not all development needs planning permission - changes that do not affect the external appearance of a building do not require official permission. Also small changes to the outside of a building may not need permission. This ensures that house owners maintain a certain amount of freedom when making improvements to their property.

Building Control

After applying and receiving planning permission, you will then need to apply for Building Regulations. Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval are completely separate requirements.

In essence, the Regulations are a set of minimum building standards which provide acceptable levels of health and safety for people including those who are disabled, who live, work, visit or are in the vicinity of buildings. It is the responsibility of the Building Control Division of the local council to enforce the Building Regulations.

When is a Building Regulations Application Required?

These Regulations apply to most building work, whether it is inside or outside the building: New buildings, extensions, loft conversions and even additions such as extra washing facilities and hot water storage systems.

There are two methods of making a Building Regulations submission: (1) Building Notice (2) Full Plans Application

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The Planning Portal (Planning Permission and Building Control)

The Planning System (Planning Permission)

 

If you are completely sure your project is permitted development you can

START YOUR BUILDING WORK

Read important advice before starting work

 

For peace of mind and proof that your building work is lawful click below to apply for a

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

Read more about Lawful Development Certificates

 

If your project does not qualify as permitted development click below to submit a

PLANNING APPLICATION

Read more about planning applications

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