Planning & Building Regulations Process 1. Site Visit: · Inspection and advise on feasibility. · Advise on alternative designs. · Advise on statutory obligations. · Discuss timeframes. · Guidance on how to navigate the project. · Confirm the key points in writing. 2. Dimensional Survey: We carry out a dimensional survey of the relevant parts of your property which is then drawn up accurately on computer. On site we sketch the relevant floor plans by hand and utilise various devices to precisely capture the information we need. We will also take photographs for reference to help with the finer details. 3. Scheme Design: Having produced accurate drawings of your property, we then begin the design stage. Whilst developing various ideas to suit your brief we discuss them with you so to get to the final design you want. We can also produce detailed visualizations to help describe and show the proposal which can be helpful when making decisions. 4. Planning Permission: Once the final scheme is complete it may require planning permission. If so, we can prepare all the necessary documents and drawings, and liaise with other consultants (e.g. for tree or bat reports) if required. We will then submit the application on your behalf and monitor it through the final decision. Obtaining planning permission can sometimes be tricky, especially in areas such as the New Forest. However, at REA we have a good working communication with the various planning authorities to ensure we have the best chance of gaining consent for the scheme you want. 5. Building Regulations: Your scheme will almost certainly require building regulations approval. Again, we will prepare all the necessary drawings and structural design, and work with other consultants as required (e.g. SAP reports) to produce a full set of documents that will accompany the application. We can submit the application on your behalf and monitor it through to the final approval. Your scheme may also be the subject of other matters (e.g. Party Wall Act). Again we can assist you in all these matters and will help you through the process. 6. Completion: Most domestic projects require planning permission and approval under the building regulations. Having obtained these, clients will then usually seek quotes from builders or do these in advance once they receive the drawings and then continue the project without our assistance at this stage. We are happy to give advice and opinions during construction if you have any concerns or changes, although our role typically concludes at the point of building regulations approval. If ongoing involvement is required we are happy to discuss this further with you. Click HERE to send in a query now or go to www.rea-ltd.co.uk/contact
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