OUR DRAWINGS & PLANNING MANAGEMENT PROCESS
Definitely the best design and planning process
With a streamlined design and planning process, we guarantee working with us will be simple and straightforward. We make sure that everything is taken care of, so that you can relax knowing that your design project is in the hands of a professional.
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Simple. Effective. Proven
From plans, to building control applications, through to a smooth project schedule, we go the extra mile.
Extensions and lofts are investments that should be approached with confidence. Our process will ensure that you are engaged throughout the project and will provide you with a thorough understanding of what is going on at each stage. We believe that good communication is the key to successful project delivery. Our experienced team prides itself on being thorough and will add value to your project from start to finish.
Get it done right the first time
The design and planning process can be confusing, time-consuming and expensive. The last thing you need is another source of confusion, uncertainty, or cost in the form of a third party involved in your project. We keep things simple and effective and have worked hard over the years to perfect our client experience to ensure that we deliver an enjoyable and stress-free experience.
We are fast, very fast
We guarantee to deliver the first draft of your drawings within 2 weeks of your measured survey.
Strong experienced team
No third party consultants meaning we avoid any potential delays and additional fees
Client focused approach
Our reputation is built on our commitment to client engagement and communication.
Our DESIGN AND PLANNING Process
Relax, we’ve got this - We’ll take care of the entire process for you
Over the years, we have worked with hundreds of clients and have developed a proven process to make your loft conversion or extension project cost-effective, accessible, and hassle-free.
Undertake a full measured survey
We’ll carry out a survey of your home, which will take approximately 1–2 hours with access needed to all rooms of your property.
Carry out initial designs
We will share first drafts of your drawings within 1-2 weeks, and there are unlimited revisions during the design phase.
Submit drawings to local authorities
We manage the entire planning permission process on your behalf (with you paying the council fees). Any changes requested by the planning department will not incur any additional costs.
Complete engineers drawings and calculations
Upon local authority approval, we’ll complete the building regulations drawings and engineer calculations.
STEP 1 - MEASURED SURVEY
We capture your building's measurements for you
A measured survey provides an accurate representation of a building (or portion of a building), recording all internal and external dimensions. Plans are drawn to scale and include such information as structural elements, architectural features, floor levels, ceiling heights, wall thicknesses and any existing structural screed details. Measured surveys provide vital information for contractors to give accurate quotes on structural changes, extensions or loft conversions.
This information is vital for contractors to give you accurate quotes on structural changes, extensions or loft conversions.
All of our staff are qualified and experienced so you can rest assured that your property is in safe hands.
STEP 2 - CARRY OUT DESIGNS
We design your dream extension or conversion
We will effortlessly guide you through the design process, discuss all aspects of your project, and once we know where you stand we can prepare some initial designs based on your budget, preferred style, and the purpose for the loft conversion or extension. Our drawings are always carefully crafted, accurate, realistic and provide a great visual idea of how your new space will appear. Once you are happy with your designs we can submit as many amendments as required until you are fully satisfied.
We handle all the design aspects of your loft conversion or extension.
We provide unlimited revisions during the design phase.
STEP 3 - SUBMIT PLANNING APPLICATION
Get your project approved
Planning is one of the most important phases of any development. We will manage the entire planning process on your behalf so that you are kept informed and up-to-date every step of the way. During this process, our team will handle all the necessary drawings and application forms, coordinate with local planning authorities, and make any necessary amendments. It is our responsibility to ensure that all documents and plans are submitted according to local authority requirements.
Our planning experts are here to take the pain out of getting planning permission.
Our end-to-end support will allow you to focus on what is important to you while our team deals with the paperwork.
STEP 4 - PREPARE ENGINEERS DRAWINGS & CALCULATIONS
We make sure you are ready for building control
Once approval has been granted, we will prepare detailed drawings and calculations. These include all structural information, engineering calculations, and proof of full compliance with all relevant parts of the building regulations. Further, they will include all the necessary information that a contractor needs for accurate pricing, as well as a detailed set of construction specification notes and full product-specific information that allows the contractor to build. These will be submitted on your behalf to building control.
Get the peace of the mind you want when dealing with building control.
Avoid costly errors and omissions when having your project priced up by your contractor.
We provide a seamless service throughout the overall project lifecycle
Whether you are thinking about starting a loft conversion or extension, or looking for support to help you make the most of it from a design and planning perspective, we can help. We work with you and local authorities build a seamless service throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that it gets off to a strong start and it is built on solid foundations. We have provided an overview below where our team is able to help get your project off to a good start which will make all the difference to its success.
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Initial design
Work with a surveyor and architectural designer to design and then formalise your building plans for your conversion or extension.
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Apply for a lawful development certificate or planning permission
Understand the planning permission requirements and submit any necessary applications.
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Prepare building control drawings
Building regulations require that you produce an updated set of drawings and structural calculations.
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Secure any other consents that may be required
It's important to find out what other consents you'll need to secure before you start work on your project. These may include things like freeholder consent or restrictive covenants.
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Serve party wall notices
You may need to get your neighbour’s permission if you plan on doing any construction work on the wall (a party wall) that separates your home from his or hers.
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Appoint a party wall surveyor
You may choose to appoint party wall surveyors, who will draw up a document called a Party Wall Award, if any affected neighbours do not consent to the proposed building works.
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Submit paperwork to building control
It is important to inform Building Control that the planned works are going to take place, so they can assess the plans and structural calculations for the property.
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Appoint a builder and start work
With all the paperwork taken care of you are now ready to start building works. Time to tender the project and appoint a trusted builder.
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Obtain building control sign-off
Congrats on finishing your project. The last step is to request a final building control inspection. It ensures no violations occurred during the building process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The design and planning process is crucial to the success of your project. We do our best to ensure that our process is clear, organised, and results in getting your project off to a smooth start. However, we appreciate that there are many things to consider such as budget, timeline, sources and vendors. All of these factors are critical to the success of your project. Therefore, we have put together a list of our most frequently asked questions to try and help simplify the overall process.
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Say yes to good design
Our track record is one you can trust in helping you move your project along as smoothly as possible. Schedule a call for a free consultation on how we can best help you. We look forward to speaking with you.
Our fast and seamless design and planning services have helped thousands of homeowners maximise their living space.
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