Embarking on a development project involves a complex mix of design, planning and construction issues that, if mismanaged can be detrimental in terms of time and cost.

Access from the start, to advice based on a comprehensive understanding of the planning process, national and local policies and effective construction management, is the pre-requisite to any successful project.

Our specialists have a reputation for consistency and a track record in seeing projects through from initial appraisal to successful completion. Our aim is to guide clients smoothly through the planning and development process helping them achieve their aspirations.

We provide a full range of services that can be shaped to suit the individual requirements of clients and the project.

Initial consultations – our consultants will visit the site to assess the existing architecture and location and to discuss budgets and aspirations.

Planning consultation – we seek, where necessary pre-planning advice from a number of agencies including local development authorities, highways, environmental, energy and water and conduct informed negotiations based on knowledge of national and local planning policy.

Development appraisals – we make recommendations for the most suitable scheme that balances the needs of our client in terms of budget and aspirations and the constraints set by planning policy.

Architectural drawings – our designers prepare outline and detailed site drawings required for planning and building regulation applications as well as for the build phase.

Submission of planning applications – we complete planning and building regulation applications on behalf of clients dealing with all associated matters such as certificate of ownership, material descriptions, design and access statements and applying for certificates of lawfulness.

Appeals, Hearings and Inquiries – our expert consultants submit and manage representations on behalf of clients when applications are referred to committee hearings or sent to appeal.

Enforcement issues – we provide reliable advice and assistance on pending and served enforcement notices, protecting client rights and conducting negotiations on their behalf.

Construction management – our professionals can either make recommendations for the construction phase or provide a complete project management service to ensure trusted contractors are employed and the development is completed on time and within budget.

• Extensions and loft conversions
• Self build projects
• Obtaining planning for additional dwellings
• Developing on commercial yards or individual plots of land
• Change of use

Call us today on 01243 870044 to get your development projected moving.