Before you decide whether to make a planning application or not, on complex projects it is recommended that you obtain pre-application advice advice from your Local Authority.

Planners will be able to advise you whether your proposal is likely to be approved or not, and can issue recommendations on design improvements or changes to ensure that your planning application has the best chance of success if your proposal is viable.

Why not arrange an initial meeting and disucss your project.

The Detailed Design stage requires a set of Building Regulations Drawings to satisfy Building Control for their Plans check procedure.

I offer the Building Regulations package jointly with Specification Notes & Construction Details. This information is utilised by Builders to provide you with a detailed quotation.

The Quotations would be collated during the Tender Stage for selection and shortlisting your preferred builders. At this stage I advise on the process and advocate seeing examples of the Builders works, to better inform your decision, eventually appointing the winning Tender.

I also provide Contract Administration at an agreed fee.

Whilst it is important to choose the right Builder for your project, it is equally important to ensure your Architect oversees the quality during construction. The Building Control officer inspects the works to ensure compliance with the Building Regs and satisy their insurers, however the Architect is present to police the quality on behalf of the client.

I offer this service charged at an hourly rate.

This typically involves a site visit and walkaround followed by the client and contractor meeting.

The fee for this is discussed at the initial client meeting.