Service
Concept Design and
Planning Applications Service
Service Description
Our Concept Design and Planning Applications service provides a comprehensive suite of services to guide your project from initial concept to securing planning permission. This service is designed to streamline the design and planning process, ensuring that all necessary steps are completed efficiently and accurately, from understanding your vision to meeting regulatory requirements.
SERVICE BENEFIT
Offers a seamless and coordinated approach to design and planning, covering all essential stages to ensure project success.
Included Services:
Existing Drawings
In this stage, we create measured drawings of the existing structure or site. These drawings provide accurate and detailed information about the current layout, dimensions, and features of the property. They serve as a baseline for developing the new design and ensuring that any proposed changes are accurately integrated with the existing conditions. The existing drawings are required when submitting a Planning application.
SERVICE BENEFIT:
Provides precise documentation of current conditions for accurate design and planning.
Feasibility Studies
Feasibility studies involve the creation of block plans to explore the potential of the site or building. These studies assess various design options and their implications, such as spatial arrangement, access, and overall viability. This stage helps to identify the best approach to achieve your objectives while considering constraints and opportunities.
SERVICE BENEFIT:
Evaluates the context and the design proposal to determine the most viable solution.
Sketch Stage
At the sketch stage, we develop initial sketches of the design proposal based on the Design Brief. These sketches illustrate the general concept and layout, giving you a visual representation of how your ideas can be translated into a workable design. This is a collaborative process where we refine the design with your feedback.
SERVICE BENEFIT:
Provides a visual representation of the design concept for review and refinement.
Pre-Application Planning Stage
Before submitting a formal planning application, we can prepare a pre-application submission to present the proposed works to the local planning authority. This can involve meeting with planners to discuss the project and obtain preliminary feedback. Reviewing the written response from the planners allows us to make any necessary adjustments before the official planning application. It is also an opportunity to find out the exact documents and reports they require to validate the Planning application.
SERVICE BENEFIT:
Provides preliminary feedback from planners to refine the proposal and ensure compliance.
Planning Stage
During the planning stage, we prepare detailed drawings and documents required for the formal planning application. This includes all necessary plans, elevations, and supporting documentation. We submit these to the planning authority and follow up on the application process, addressing any queries or concerns raised by the planners to help secure approval.
SERVICE BENEFIT:
Ensures comprehensive and accurate documentation for the planning application.
Planning Conditions Stage
Once planning permission is granted, there may be pre-commencement conditions that need to be discharged before construction can begin. In this stage, we prepare and submit an application to address these conditions. This involves providing additional information or documentation as required by the planning authority to ensure compliance with the approved planning permission.
SERVICE BENEFIT:
Ensures all planning conditions are met for construction to commence.
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