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Frequently Asked Questions
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I’ve worked on many residential, retail, and commercial projects. Specifically:
Extensions for private homes
Contemporary new build houses
Executive residential and commercial developments
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For the right project, distance isn’t an issue.
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Planning permission involves submitting information about your proposed build to your local authority to that they can give you permission to start building. Planning permission is there to make sure what you want to build is appropriate to the surroundings, so you’ll need:
– a quality design that enhances the plot or streetscape;
– consideration of how the build may affect your neighbours;
– thorough understanding of any planning policies affecting your area;
As a rule, getting planning permission takes around eight weeks from submission to decision, although in some cases up to 13 weeks
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Every project is different and has different requirements and we will advise you of any other consultants that you may require, for example, a structural engineer.
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I can work remotely, although it’s not my preferred option. There are companies that offer an entirely remote service, but that means a lot of work for the client and – I think – a lack of service.
Visualising a space and getting a ‘feel’ for it is something sharpened by my professional training, and can often resolve issues more efficiently than studying over plans or squinting at a video.
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I work with a group of trusted local building contractors. We invite the most suitable candidates for the project to provide us with fixed tenders. Once we have chosen the best placed contractor for your project, we allow them to run through the details with you. This allows the opportunity to meet the selected contractor to ask any questions and confirm they are happy to go ahead.
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Schedule a no-obligation video call with me to discuss your project to see what’s required and if we are a good fit to work together. It’s a key part of the process and sets the stage for the future relationship.
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Fairly! You can select all or part of our services and our fees will be worked out depending on your requirements. Some projects are best worked out on an hourly rate whilst others require a fixed fee or percentage fee, or we may suggest a combination of all three.
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This is not something we can guarantee.
Part of the service you are paying for involves experience of the local authority, knowledge of precedents in the area, bespoke designs and technical expertise – all factors that influence in a planning permission decision.
Now, a good architect will be able to take all of these factors into account and create a design that is very likely to be accepted by the local authority, but there are no guarantees.
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If necessary, early on in the process. Having access to their practical construction expertise can save time and money later on in the process.
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