Planning applications are to determine approval of the design of your proposal and the planning department are interested in how it looks and who the design affects, for example, street scene, overshadowing, overlooking, mass and over-all design. Planning applications can take a minimum of 8-10 weeks from the date of which the application is registered with the planning team. A Notice will be placed outside your property on the nearest lamp post to notify the local residents that there is a window of 21 days for any comments of to view the plans and proposal. We will submit all of the information required for the application and will liaise with the LAPD planning department throughout the planning process, keeping you up to date of the process and the decision date. Additional information such as ecology reports, tree surveys, flood-risk assessments, Design access Statements may be required to accompany the application but you will be advised prior to the application being submitted and if this is required.  

Pre-Apps are a good way of gauging the Local Authorities opinions and feelings towards the proposal prior to a full or household application being submitted. Pre-Apps are normally used for new build or large extensions or where the proposed is in conservation, Listed or Green belt areas. Most household extensions for example loft conversions and extensions would not require a Pre-App.  

Upon receiving planning approval or Permitted development the detailed design can progress. This is the construction information required so that a building contractor can quote for the building works and build the structure in accordance with the approved plans, specification and codes of practice. Starting from the foundations to the guttering all of the information is provided. We cater for the tradesman with 50 yrs experience to the first time home-builder the level of information is the same. We will gain Building Regulations approval on the drawings enabling the construction works to start as and when required. We will work with civil engineers and structural engineers to make sure all of the works are covered. Service layouts will be provided for all waste pipes, electrical sockets and switches in each location.

We can provide project management for your new build. We can source the contractors, contracts, materials, service connections, commissioning and handover. We will ensure your build stays on track, on budget and aligned with every detail.

Depending on the size of your project, will determine the level of information required from the survey. In most cases this will start with a measured survey on site, any existing structure will be fully surveyed including drainage and trees.

Ordnance surveys will be sourced to determine site boundaries, which will be used for the planning process.