ARCHITECTURE FAQs

Approval from your local council is required prior to commencement of building works. We work closely with the planning department to ensure approval is awarded as quickly as possible. Our years of experience have allowed us to understand the exact council requirements giving you the very best chance of receiving approval for your proposal.

Once you have appointed your Architect, we estimate around 3 months before construction can start. This is all dependent on several factors, so please speak to one of our team for a more project specific estimate.

Once approval is given, the council will clearly state the time frame in to which the project must be “started”, most applications must be “started” within 3 years. One of our experienced team will be able to advise on what the best action to take if timing is an issue.

We try our very best to ensure the plans provided are compliant with the council’s requirements in every aspect. We spend a great deal of time researching the council’s guidelines and previous applications within your neighbourhood to ensure the best chance of approval, however despite this, we cannot guarantee planning approval for every case. If a refusal notice is issued, the council will outline their reasons in writing and, dependent on their concerns, the plans can be amended to comply and resubmitted for free. The application will have to go through the 8-week process again but if the planner’s notes have been addressed there is a good chance the application will be approved second time around.

A party wall notice is legally required to be served to your immediate neighbouring properties prior to commencement of construction works. A number of factors are taken into consideration when determining whether a party wall notice is required such as; the age of the property, the position of your extension and the work done on the partition wall.

Approval from your local council is required prior to commencement of building works. We work closely with the planning department to ensure approval is awarded as quickly as possible. Our years of experience have allowed us to understand the exact council requirements giving you the very best chance of receiving approval for your proposal.

Building regulation drawings are required prior to construction of any residential or commercial construction work within the UK. Building regulation drawings detail the materials and build methods involved within construction of your housing extension.

Most people opt for home improvement over buying a new house for a variety of reasons. The additional floor space can allow for a new kitchen, a home office, or extra space to accommodate an expanding family and entertain the children. You have complete control of the design so you’re able to add the exact space you need. Furthermore, it is much cheaper than moving to a new house and comes with much less hassle. On top of this, extending your home can be a profitable endeavour. A house with an extension is more valuable than the neighbouring house without it. It also has more to offer a potential buyer and can capture the imagination better with the extra space it has created. It is best to speak to your local estate agent regarding the facts and figures as there are a number of factors to consider.

A build over agreement is required should you be extending over, or within 3 meters of a public sewer. The application and supporting documents are forwarded to your local water provider so they can approve the application to ensure no damage is done to your sewage system.