Specialist Services Provided

Development Appraisals

 Reviewing the development options available in connection with a site

Feasibility Studies

Preparation of feasibility studies to review the options and design solutions that may be achievable on a potential site

Conceptual / Sketch Scheme Designs

Preparation of initial concept design drawings for  which can be worked up into sketch scheme designs for approval by the client

Masterplanning

Masterplanning the layout of larger developments such as housing estates or business parks to establish the most effective and efficient layout

Planning Applications

Preparation of drawings, design and access statements and other associated documents and submission of planning applications

Construction / Working Drawings

Preparation of detailed working drawings for issue toi the building contractior for construction purposes

Listed Buildings & Conservation Area Consents

Preparation of drawings, design and access statements and other associated documents for Listed Building applications and Conservation Area Consent applications

Building Regulations Applications

Preparation of drawings, calculations and other associated documents for Building Regulations applications

Planning Appeals

Where Planning Permission has been refused we are able to assist in preparing planning appeals to be considered by the Planning Inspectorate

Planning Enforcement Resolution

Where the Local Authority has instigated Enforcement Action, or is threatening to do so, we can assist resolve the matter amicably by retrospective application or by careful negotiation of the matters in dispute.

Party Wall Matters

Where development is being considered adjacent to existing structures we are able to provide the services of Party Wall Surveyor detailing and agreeing how the proposed works should progress with the adjacent owners or their appointed Surveyor

Site Inspections and Project Monitoring

We carry out routine site inspections to monitor the progress and quality of building work being carried out on site and report on any remedial works that may be required to bring the of works up to an acceptable standard, in line with industry standars and the specification

Architects Certificates

We inspect the construction works and issue a certificate confirming that the building has been instructed in accordance with the approved drawings

Measured Surveys

Measured Surveys of existing land and buildings are the first step in the design process.  From this survey we will prepare drawings of the existing building as the basis for designing the new building or extension.

Topographic Surveys

We can prepare land surveys showing topographic details of the whole of part of the site to aid the design process.  Details will generally include footprints of existing buildings, roads, paths, changes of level, trees, shrubs, overhead and underground services.

3 - D Visualisations

We can prepare '3D Visualisations' to assist clients and planning officers to understand how our proposed designs will sit within the surrounding environment

Daylight Studies

We can prepare 'Shade' or 'Sun Path Diagrams' to assist clients and Planning Officers to understand how proposed new buildings will not overtly or detrimentally shade adjacent properties