Our Comprehensive Services
At Plan & Design, we offer a streamlined four-step process to transform your ideas into a cherished reality. Here’s what our offering comprises:
1. Design Stage
Design Stage: We kick off with a thorough measured survey of your property, using cutting-edge equipment for unmatched accuracy. During this stage, we take the time to understand your project aspirations and agree on a project brief.
After preparing the first draft of the design, we arrange a virtual design meeting with you to discuss the options available and make any necessary amendments.
This service includes:
- Site Survey
- Documenting the Project Brief
- First Draft Design Meeting
- First Draft Amendments
- Final Design Drawings
2. Planning Approval Submission
Planning Approval Submission: Success in the planning process is crucial, and we’re here to strategise the most effective routes for your project’s approval.
We handle all the council application process for you, including producing design and access statements for complex applications.
Additionally, we can provide trusted recommendations for most types of third-party specialist reports as needed.
This stage typically takes 8-10 weeks from validation of the submission and covers various application types.
Types of application:
- Lawful Deveopment Certificates (LDC)
- Listed Building Consent
- Householder full planning application
- Full planning application
- Change of use
- Retrospective Planning Applications
- Prior Notification
3. Building Regulations Drawings
Building Regulations Drawings: Once planning approval is granted, we shift our focus to the full specification and technical details.
Our comprehensive drawings detail all relevant building regulations to ensure a smooth approval process with the building inspector.
Builders also find our drawings useful for obtaining accurate quotes.
This stage is completed within 5-15 working days depending on the complexity of the project
This service includes:
- Full building specification
- Construction Details
- Building Regulation Compliance
- Liaison with your chosen building inspector
4. Structural Calculations
Structural Calculations: For projects involving loft conversions or the removal of load-bearing walls, structural calculations are a necessity.
We deliver competitively priced structural reports, complete with beam connection details and altered building regulations drawings.
This service typically takes 3-15 working days depending on the complexity of the project.
This service includes:
- A full structural report with calculations
- Beam connection details/ drawings (if nessacary)
- Altered building regultions drawings to include beam specifications
