Building Plan Services
Morecambe, Lancashire, Lancashire
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Morecambe, Lancashire, Lancashire
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A comprehensive planning and design service starting with an evaluation of your requirements and their suitability to your property.
I discuss alternative options which offer either a better use of space and/or value for money in the build process.
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Dawn Baxter
Marvellous plans , passed LCC planning permission first time. Meticulous detail . Very helpful and friendly chap.
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
In general terms if the building is of brick construction it can be adapted to living accommodation, sectional, pre-cast buildings are much more difficult (but not impossible) to convert.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
An initial site meeting where requirements are highlighted followed by a visual inspection of the garage.
Once it has been established that it is physically possible to convert the garage then a call to the local authority to ensure that their are no planning reason it cannot be converted (i.e. specific conditions on a planning approval) .
Given the all clear then a measure on site , taken away and drawings prepared for the conversion.
Whilst planning permission may not be required I would always recommend applying for a Certificate of Lawfulness which confirms that and offers peace of mid for an application fee of £86.
My plans incorporate planning and building regulation information which allows a builder to quote an accurate price.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
The two biggest hurdles to overcome on a loft conversion are Finished headroom in the loft and the positioning of the stairs.
Whilst (unbelievably) there is no minimum headroom in a habitable room, there is a minimum headroom of 2m on a landing and staircase.
It is therefore imperative that the top of the stairs comply to that requirement.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
The process is much the same for a loft conversion as it is for a garage conversion.
The site visit (I dont charge for the initial consultation) is used to establish the viability of what the client is hoping to do.
After discussions, a trading of suggestions and detailing of the process to get the necessary permissions fees are quoted and then a site measure carried out.
The resulting plans are taken back to the client, explained and discussed with any minor amendments carried out prior to an application being made.
As this is the quickest, easiest and cheapest time to make changes I stress that this is the time to make sure the client is happy that everything is what they want. To take and extra week or so (or more if necessary) at this stage making sure, can save weeks and months and unknown expense at a later stage.
What do you love most about your job?
Whilst the plans relate to a property, it is the individuals who live in the properties who will benefit from the extension or alterations that really matter.
I am always pleased to see an extension built and improve the street scene but always delighted when I meet with the owners who tell me how much improvement it has made to their lives.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have always been self-driven and worked long hours. Those traits tend to drive a person to working for themselves.
I am happy to rely on my own ability and not on someone else prepared to provide me with a job.
Why should our clients choose you?
Friendly and understanding with a wide experience in getting the best out of a property clients have found that they get real value for money, sound advice and a reliable service. Working from home and not having expensive offices or staff to fund, clients will be happy with fee quotes as well.
