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Building Regulations

Generally when planning permission has been granted we will prepare the plans for Building Regulation purposes and approval. These will include designing the structure such that there is an efficient use of building materials and techniques specified, which generally leads to economy of design consequently minimising the cost of the extension or works.

Plans prepared by us for Building Regulation applications are normally suitable for your Contractor to provide you with a quotation for carrying out the works to a reasonably accurate figure.

The Building Regulations Act (1991)
All building work carried out in the United Kingdom (except Scotland where different rules apply) is covered by the Building Regulations Act (1991).

The Act and subsequent amendments, lays down standards for such things as sewage disposal, damp proofing, thermal insulation, fire safety, structural soundness and a range of other building works.

These standards are designed to protect against insecure, substandard work, all Builders and householders must adhere to them where they apply. These documents are also a requisite when selling the property.

Outline Consent
Outline Planning Permission - is a useful way of establishing whether or not your building project is likely to be accepted in principle, without the expense of making a full formal application. Details such as type of materials, style, design, landscaping can be left later when a full application is submitted. An outline application will deal with basic principles of development such as number of units, basic layout, car parking, access, site density etc.

Outline applications are only usually suitable for redevelopment schemes, such as for a single dwelling house right up to multiple blocks of flats, on both brownfield and greenfield sites. Change of use applications can never be submitted as outline applications, and most domestic and commercial extensions also require full planning applications.

Flat Conversion
Commercial developers frequently require the maximisation of a building's development potential by converting into the optimum number of self contained flats. We pride ourselves on having the skill and expertise to determine the optimum number of flats for a particular building, including layout and facilities provision, so to maximise the development potential. We don’t just produce a plan without thinking it through.

We can also advise on ancillary detailing such as car parking, landscaping, amenity space, dustbin enclosures, etc. In addition to the planning aspect there are other features to consider, in terms of structural elements, fire-resisting components, compartmental walls and floors, sound proofing and heat conservation, all of which need to be addressed. We are mindful that Developers will require these to be dealt with, not just with safety in mind, but also taking into account economy of construction materials and methods.

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