OUR PRODUCT
Why you're here
Most people who start this process are focussed on a need for more space, a desire to add value, and/ or to improve aesthetics.
Achieving these aims within the constraints imposed by UK legislation can be more complicated than you’d expect.
Fortunately, since not enough houses are being built in Britain, the Government is trying to make it easier for you to extend your home.
The ‘temporary’ Permitted Development laws were changed to make them permanent, so it is now possible to add a single storey rear extension or loft conversion without going through the Planning process. But there are limits and the rules are quite complicated.
Whether or not Planning Permission is needed, it will probably be necessary to ensure that the proposed works comply with the Building Regulations.
And then there are Structural Calculations, Party Wall Agreements, SAPs assessments, RADON…
See below, how we can help...
WE CAN PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE
Prompt site visit to discuss your needs
Design advice
Site survey
Sketch designs, based on your brief, for your approval
Views of the proposed design - from pencil sketch to photorealism
Planning PreApplication Advice
Purchase and process of Location map, as required by Planning
Lawful Development Certificates
Access to a full team of relevant consultants - Structural Engineers, SAPs assessors etc
Drawings and documents for Full Householder Planning application
Full Liaison with the Planning department
Building Regulations applications
Recommendation of suitable contractors
Production of layout drawings for use by your builder
Retrospective Planning Permission for already completed works