Your extension will generally fall into one of the following categories permitted development or full planning permission. If you are proposing to use the extension for habitable purposes you will also be required to gain building control approval.
This Home Consultation allows me to really understand the scope of your project and listen to your thoughts and ideas. I can then advise on what is possible from both a Planning and Structural perspective while at the same time offering some of design ideas and experiences.
Once commissioned the first step is to conduct a detailed electronic survey of your property. While this is taking place I like tol go through exactly what you want us to design. I will discuss your ideas and aspirations, budget, likes and dislikes so that I am thoroughly equipped to start to design your new look home.
Only once I have worked through any changes to the design identified during the design stage will we will be ready to submit to the Council Planning Department for your Planning or PD Application. My extensive knowledge of both Planning and PD Law ensures that chances of refusal are minimised. Once your plans have been submitted your I will then liaise with Planning on your behalf and keep you updated on progress.
While the Planning Application is focused on how the building will look, it is the Building Regulations Specification and Structural Specification that will define how it is to be constructed to comply with Building Control. I will undertake this whole process and deal with all approvals - this detail is also supplied to the relevant checking authorities. I will also advise on any Party Wall and Build Over Agreements that might need to be issued.
Typical fees I would look to issue to ensure approvals would be as follows and are INCLUSIVE of required fees from planning & building control
*Single Storey Extension - £725 Loft Conversion - £725 *Dormer Conversion - £725 *Double Storey Extension-£825 Basement Conversion... show more
- £550 Garage Conversion - £550 Attached & Garage over 30 sq m £725
*additional fees would become due upon the initial inspection to cover building controls inspection fees*
We are looking to get a new study/home office. Does anyone know any firms that will plan/design and then fit a study? Thanks
Paul N. replied:
Thanks Sandra. Hi Katherine I am a Chartered Surveyor that can offer up free initial advice for legalities and can certainly draw up your plans to enable permissions to be granted. Please see my page and feel free to ring to discuss further. Paul 07967 470612. https://m.facebook.com/atechpropertyservices
Please can I have a recommendation for an Architect with knowledge of Bolton Council's planning policies? also can I also have a recommendation for a Builder to build a two story extension? (Bradshaw Area) Thanks
Paul N. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/atechpropertyservices Thanks Jonny and thanks for the referral with Rod, measuring up tomorrow and plans will be completed in 3 days for his approval.
I am looking for recommends for a conservatory company who can extend our existing 3m X 3m to 6 X 3 so basically doubling the width. Need someone who knows exactly what they are doing (don't mean that rudely) with regard to whether we need planning, neighbour consultation or otherwise.
Paul N. replied:
Hi Gaynor. You are permitted to build a conservatory up to 30 sqm before Planning or Building control consent is needed. It needs to be glazed by 75%, be seperated from the existing house and not have the houses heating system extended into the conservatory. Feel free to get in touch if you need further advice. www.epcandplans.co.uk
Looking for a decent local builder, my inlaws have had planning permission for an extension and are looking for quotes, I don't want to see them taken advantage off so can anyone recommend a decent local builder please. X
Paul N. replied:
As Ruth mentioned Planning Permission granted and that's what my company can obtain for you before you can build. Sorry for hijacking Ruth and good luck with your in laws build. https://www.facebook.com/atechpropertyservices