Any Architects out there?

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

We have just had planning permission approved.
But I am a bit confused about what we do next.

I believe we now need to apply for building regulations?
Will we need an architect to do the drawings?
Is that all that's needed, or do we need other people involved like structural engineers?

This is my first time doing any major work to the house, and as you can see I have no idea what I'm doing Laughing

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Apply for building regulations? Yes you do.
An architect to do the drawings? Yes you do.
Do you need other people involved like structural engineers? That's a very vague question because we've no idea what you're doing. Laughing

For the work to meet building regulations then the work will need doing by someone appropriate.

We haven't got anywhere near enough detail to give you complete answers. The architect who did the planning application can give you much more helpful answers than we can.

Big Jock · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 01 Aug 2016 Karma :

Depends what the project is. Might not need architect / engineer?

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

This is for a single storey side extension. Only adding about 6 square metres to the front of the garage.

I have done the planning application myself so far, so have yet to have any professional input.
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Big Jock · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 01 Aug 2016 Karma :

https://www.mybuilder.com/

Check this out. Post a job description and get the correct people to come and give you a quote

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Diggs · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

You will need Building Regs. As the previous poster said, you can either put in a full application with plans or (if the Council will accept one) do it on a Building Notice.

If you put in a full application you will need somebody who knows what they are doing to prepare your plans. The advantage of this is that you know what is specified will meet current Building Regs and the works will be inspected by somebody who knows what they are doing. If you go the Building Notice route and your builder cuts corners, you will end up in a whole heap of bother. As previous poster said, its best to speak to the Council's Building Inspectors before deciding which route to go down given the small scale of the job.

Don't forget that you may also need to submit a Discharge of Condition Application (DISC) if your planning decision notice contains any pre-commencement conditions. If you did the original application yourself, this shouldn't be any more complex. Remember that if you don't comply with planning conditions you are leaving yourself liable to a Breach Of Condition Notice and potential problems when you eventually come to sell the house.

I'd suggest you look on the Council's website at submitted applications, then pick a couple of Agents for prices for the drawing work. Whilst an architect is likely to charge £100 per hour or a fixed fee in the region of £1000 & VAT, somebody who just 'draws plans' should be able to quote less than £500 for this size of job. Remember that these prices won't include Local Authority fees.

Where are you? If you are anywhere near me (Halifax) I can sort out a competitive quote from somebody who knows what they are doing...
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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

I did this about 4 years ago - added a 2-story side extension and a single storey rear extension. I made a full planning and building regs application. I didn't use an architect, just a guy who could draw up the plans in the way that was needed and knew the regs. We did have some steel work, but for this the builder got an engineer in to calculate the beams needed and got the building inspector to sign-off on it. I did the site plan and location plan drawings myself and wrote an accompanying letter outlining the design considerations and how it fitted with the local aesthetic.

One thing worth doing is looking through your local authority's planning portal and seeing what other people have submitted (it's interesting if you're getting it done yourself, plus it's a good way of nosing around your neighbours' houses).
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Diggs · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

Don't confuse the man with talk of 'permitted development'. It is a minefield if you don't know what you are doing. If it was PD the Council would have returned the Application and the fee. Even if it were PD, this wouldn't affect the need for Building Regs - separate legislation.

I spend a lot of time work-wise arguing the toss about PD with Councils, and even though its my job I have to adopt the Einstein principle of not trying to remember anything except where to look for the answers. Whilst the rules are the same nationally, each case is different and often individual Local Authorities apply the rules in different ways...
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