If you're looking to extend your home either as a single storey or two storey to create more living or bedroom space we can guide you through the process, produce quality drawings and apply to obtain council permissions.
New build housing comes with slightly different requirements, normally more stringent planning controls and the necessity for a building warranty. We can assist you in these items.
These works normally require both planning and building regulations approval. We can assist you in producing acceptable schemes and guiding them through these processes.
Due to the nature of the industry and its tendering process these centres need to be constructed and operating on an extremely tight timetable.
The planning process which in this case has a three month determination period causes a major issue with the timetable to such an extent that most times construction has to start before planning is granted.
To minimise this risk we foster professional relationships with the planning departments from inception of the process.
We have produced schemes for snooker and tennis clubs. Private member clubs often have unique management and decision making structures.
Schemes we have produced include:
An additional floor on a snooker club.
New Clubhouse at a local tennis club.
Factory unit schemes often have their own individual challenges from planning compliance issues, constructional and/or phasing problems.
We pride ourselves working with clients to solve these issues and bring about a successful outcome.
Planning
Normally, the first permission required for any development is Planning Permission. This is governed by the local authority and takes into consideration the design and use of the building, the effect of the building on the neighbourhood including daylight, sunlight, noise pollution, vehicle and pedestrian traffic generation.
Building Regulations
The building regulations are concerned with the detailed construction and safety of the building. The works can be governed by local authority building control officers or private inspectors. Areas of concern include structure, fire safety, health and safety, drainage and waste disposal, sound proofing and electrical safety.
Occasionally clients require assistance for the entire project from its inception to completion. We have provided this service for both private and commercial clients, with projects including new houses, refurbishment of houses, conversions to flats, new build and conversions of buildings into recycling centres.