Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a FREE initial consultation?
Yes - An initial meeting to visit the site and discuss the project is Free of charge.
How are your Fees worked out?
After the initial meeting I will send you a quotation based on you individual needs.
This will be broken down and based on the stages outlined in the RIBA Plan of Work
1. Preparation and Briefing (Project Brief and Feasibility Study)
2. Concept design (Pre planning advice, Initial design Stage, Liaise with 3rd party services)
3. Spatial Coordination (Develop the design, Incorporate consultant recommendations, Decide Construction methods, Submit Planning application)
4. Technical Design - (Building Regulation and Technical Drawing package)
5. Construction
This will be broken down and based on the stages outlined in the RIBA Plan of Work
1. Preparation and Briefing (Project Brief and Feasibility Study)
2. Concept design (Pre planning advice, Initial design Stage, Liaise with 3rd party services)
3. Spatial Coordination (Develop the design, Incorporate consultant recommendations, Decide Construction methods, Submit Planning application)
4. Technical Design - (Building Regulation and Technical Drawing package)
5. Construction
Are there any other Fees to pay?
Yes - Based on your specific project you may have to pay a number of fees to the Local Authority
1. Planning Fee - On submission of a planning application
2. Building Control Fee - Building control to check project complies with current legislation
3. Inspection fee - Fee for Building control to inspect the construction work at various stages through the project.
Other potential Fees and Services
Location Plan - Required as part of the Planning Application
Other Consultants - Dependant on your project requirements a structural engineer or other consultant may need to be appointed.
1. Planning Fee - On submission of a planning application
2. Building Control Fee - Building control to check project complies with current legislation
3. Inspection fee - Fee for Building control to inspect the construction work at various stages through the project.
Other potential Fees and Services
Location Plan - Required as part of the Planning Application
Other Consultants - Dependant on your project requirements a structural engineer or other consultant may need to be appointed.
Do I need Planning permission?
All new building require Planning permission and Building Control Approval, however some alterations and extensions do not require planning permission and are considered permitted development.
More detailed information can be found using the interactive guide on the Planning Portal
More detailed information can be found using the interactive guide on the Planning Portal
How long does Planning permission take?
The Local Authority have a minimum of 8 weeks to make a decision.
What is an Architectural Technologist, MCIAT?
Chartered Architectural Technologists are specialists in the technology of architecture, building design and construction.They are highly educated and trained design professionals that are skilled and qualified to offer and provide advice and services for all types of buildings and construction projects, from simple extensions, design and build to complex commercial projects. They operate to strict standards enforced by a Code of Conduct issued by CIAT.
