Services

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Design Brief

We work in close liaison with our clients to assist in compiling the initial building design brief, list of requirements and establishing our client’s needs.

Architectural Feasibility Study and Concept Development

Identification of possible constraints on the development and preparation of the architectural feasibility study to allow the client to assess how to proceed with a project. Preparation of initial designs implementing the design brief for discussion and modification.

Identification of environmental constraints and proposals of sustainable design solutions.

Planing Appraisal

We assist our clients and provide a comprehensive planning appraisal to assess the development potential of a site. Our services include a review of relevant planning policies, site analysis (including constraints and opportunities), assessment of planning history, identification of risks and development limitations. We also provide initial massing studies or feasibility layouts to support strategic decision-making and help guide the project's direction in line with local planning requirements.

Application of Planning and Listed Building Consent

Close liaison with the client to develop the project design and brief, ensuring it complies with local planning authority requirements.

Co-ordinate consultants required to accompany the application and preparation of accompanying documentation and reports including Design and Access Statements and Planning Statements.

Quinquennial inspections /historic building condition surveys

Visual inspections of the internal fabric and external fenestration of historic buildings to determine building defects and provide a list of priorities for repair works.

Assistance in obtaining grant funding

Working in close liaison with clients we can assist in preparation of documentation and applications for grant funding to facilitate building projects.

Planning Appeals

In the unfortunate circumstances that a planning application is refused, we can complete Planning Appeals where we will endeavour to overturn a decision made by the local authority.

We will complete preparation of Planning Appeal documentation, or represent the appellant at a Planning Hearing if required by the Planning Inspectorate

Preparation of Neighbourhood Plans

We can assist Parish Councils in preparation of their Neighbourhood plans and assessing local need.

Technical Design and Submission of Building Regulations

Preparation of technical architectural drawings and specifications to comply with relevant Building Regulation/NHBC/LABC requirements.

Coordination of design team to enable production of documentation to comply with legal requirements.

Further development of environmental solutions to the technical design.

We are able to to act as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act 2022 and updated Building Regulations 2023 and are included on the RIBA's Principal Designer Register.

Tender Documentation

Prepare a detailed specification, drawings and schedule to enable a competitive tender to be obtained for the building project and allow for a detailed building cost to be provided (itemised).

Administration of Building Contracts

Working in close liaison with the client prepare contract documentation and let the contract to the chosen contractor.

Administrating various contracts from traditional contracts to design and build and partnering contracts.

Administer the building contract in a fair and reasonable manner completing site supervision and regular site meetings.

Ensuring the building is constructed fully in accordance with the contract documentation.

CDM

Under the CDM regulations 2015, there is a requirement for property owners intending to complete works over a certain size or a certain length of time to employ a Principal Designer and/or Principal Contractor. We are experienced in providing this service and will assist our clients in meeting their requirements under the CDM Regulations.