Conservatory Planning Lanarkshire

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a conservatorysPlanning permission focuses on the way that your conservatory is developed in the sense of the appearance of it, the use of land and landscaping considerations and the impact that the development will have on the environment whilst building regulations sets the standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the health and safety for people in and nearby the conservatory.

Before you start planning for a conservatory it’s worth making sure that you’ve complied with all of the relevant regulations. This is where we come in.

We are able to come out to your home in Lanarkshire and give you advice on whether or not you need planning permission or a building warrant based on what you want your conservatory to be built like. There are cases in which you don’t need planning permission or a building warrant if your conservatory falls under specific conditions, we’ll advise you on this.

If your requirements do require planning permission or a building warrant then we’ll take some measurements and give you a free quote. If your then happy to go ahead then we’ll arrange to get started on drawing up your plans for the planning permission/building warrant application.

When we are drawing up plans for a conservatory we’ll use the latest CAD facilities, these facilities allow us to produce plans that are accurate and very precise. During the process we can act on your behalf which would mean that we’d speak to your local council in Lanarkshire, this will keep you up to date with the progress of your application(s) and it’ll also mean that you can return to your day to day activities.

Each member of our team that uses our CAD facilities has been trained to a high standard, so you can expect only a professional service from our team. If you have any questions at any stage of your application or before we start the service then feel free to ask us, we’d be more than happy to help in anyway that we can.

To arrange for our team to come out to your home in Lanarkshire simply give us a call on 0800 520 0347.

House Extension Glasgow

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a extensionsA house extension is an effective way of adding space and versatility to any property, however, the process of getting your house extended can be daunting.

Before you are able to have your house extension built at your home in Glasgow you will need a building warrant. We have a team of skilled designers who are able to help you with the building warrant application process.

When you get in touch with us you can expect our designers to meet with you at your home in Glasgow to discuss your ideas. At this point we will suggest design ideas and alternative ways of fulfilling your requirements, relying on our expert knowledge and experience to find the best way of matching your brief to your budget.

Once you have agreed we will carry out the design which will involve our designers converting the outline sketches into a full set of construction drawings that are within the guidelines of your local council.

It normally takes around 4-6 weeks for your building warrant to be issued, however, we are able to track your applications process so that you know what stage it’s currently at.

Your application is governed by the latest construction legislation, health and safety regulations and the current issue of the building standard. So once you have the building warrant you will be able to begin building your house extension.

We charge decent prices for designing plans for building warrants and the only costs over and above our fixed fee will be the fee that you need to pay the council – this is known as the application fee.

For additional information on the fees that we charge just contact our team by giving us a call on 0800 520 0347.

Help With Planning Permission Lanarkshire

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a archiplan 4There’s a chance that you will need planning permission if you want to:

  • Build something new
  • Make a major change to your building
  • Change the use of your building

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If the project your planning needs planning permission and you carry out the work without getting planning permission then you will be served an enforcement notice which orders you to undo all of the changes that you have made. This would cause you to lose out on both the money that you have put into your project and the time put into it.

Here at Archi Plan Glasgow we are able to give you help with planning permission. We have been drawing plans for projects in Lanarkshire for a number of years now, making us highly knowledgeable on the subject of planning permission.

Before we give you help with planning permission we will arrange to visit your home in Lanarkshire and answer all of your questions, whilst offering advice. With our knowledge we are able to tell you whether or not you will need planning permission and if you do then we can give you a free quote for drawing up plans on behalf of your project. We charge decent prices for our planning permission drawings, so you don’t have to worry about our drawings costing you a significant amount of money.

Each of our skilled staff use the latest CAD facilities when drawing up plans for planning permission, this allows us to provide plans that are precise and of the highest quality.We will be in communication with you throughout your planning permission application, this will ensure that you are kept informed of any developments that there are.

To arrange for us to come out to your home in Lanarkshire all you have to do is give us a call on 0800 520 0347.

Building Warrant Renfrewshire

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Now we are at the start of a new decade you might want to change things up and move with the times. Whether this is expanding your office or your house. In order to do the expansion work, you need what is called a building warrant. This sounds like a long drawn out process when in fact it is relatively straightforward and here at Archiplan we can assist the people in the Renfrewshire area throughout the process of obtaining a building warrant.

First of all, you would need to get in contact with your local council which for people living in Renfrewshire would be the Renfrewshire Council. Here you would be given application forms to fill out as well as having to submit initial drawings of your building plans. This is where Archiplan would come in as well as filling out your application forms we would also give you full-scale drawings of your proposed building work as well as full-scale drawings of your existing building.

Once your drawings and application forms have been submitted your building warrant should take around 4-6 weeks to be approved and throughout this process, we will liaise with the council and get back to you as regularly as possible with updates. All going well your building warrant should be granted and once it is your council will provide you with The Construction Compliance and Notification Plan. This is simply just informing you to contact Building Standards as throughout your building work they will need to inspect the work done to make sure it meets the safety standards.

Once your building warrant has been approved and you have the Construction Compliance and Notification Plan then you are free to start your building work. Throughout the building work, we will be there for you whether it be speaking to the council or building standards we are more than happy to assist you through the whole process.

If you are in the Renfrewshire area and would like help obtaining a building warrant or would like to find out more about how to go about getting one then please do not hesitate to contact us where a member of our team will be happy to help.

Letter Of Comfort Strathaven

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a archiplan 3A letter of comfort is required when work has been carried out without the required consent. It’s more than likely that you will need a letter of comfort if you are intending on selling your home as your lawyer will need it to complete the sale of your property.

It is becoming more and more common for clients to have building work carried out on their property without even knowing that they have to obtain a building warrant before any work is started. We can help with this.

We have been helping people in Strathaven with their letter of comfort applications for many years now and have gained an incredible reputation for doing so.

Our process starts off with us coming out to your property in Strathaven. At this point we will carry out a full measurement survey of your property and will produce a set of existing scale drawings and a full set of proposed scale drawings and accompany them with an ordnance survey map that highlights your property. We will also complete the council’s application form and submit all of the information for review.

Typically it takes around 4 weeks for the council to review the plans and arrange to carry out a site inspection. This is then followed by the release of the completion certificate.

Once we’ve carried out the full survey of your property we will highlight any areas of concern that may be needing attended to before the council carries out the final inspection of your property. The benefit of us doing this is that it will prevent any un-due delays with the release of the completion certificate.

At Archi Plan Glasgow, we will always keep you up to date with all developments whilst your application goes through the process, acting as your appointed agent from the outset.

To arrange for us to come out to your property in Strathaven to carry out a full building measurement survey, simply give us a call on 0800 520 0347.

Loft Conversions Lanarkshire

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It’s a universal truth that everyone wants more space. Well, mostly everyone. If you have a five-storey mansion, you’re probably fine. Regardless, those looking for more room have a range of options available to them. However, before going to the bother of applying for an extension, you should look at the spaces that you already have and see if they can be repurposed. For example, loft conversions in Lanarkshire are a fantastic way of finding a whole new room to work with. Not only will it add invaluable extra space, but it will also increase the resale value of your home. It’s a much more inexpensive option than adding a conservatory or full expansion. The team at Archiplan can help you obtain permission to have a loft conversion in Lanarkshire undertaken in your home.

Loft conversions are usually a relatively hassle-free option. In most cases, you will only require a Building Warrant for this type of work to be done to your home. This is due to the new legislation that came into force in Scotland back in 2012. The “Permitted Development Rights” was approved by the Scottish Parliament and has made life easier for homeowners throughout the country ever since. In the off chance that you do need Planning Permission, this isn’t a problem. The team at Archiplan will happily support you throughout.

Archiplan can make the process of obtaining permission for loft conversions in Lanarkshire, so much easier. Beginning with an initial assessment, we’ll stay with you throughout the whole process, undertaking as much responsibility as you desire. Not only do we provide detail architectural drawings, but we can also help you fill out applications and liaise with the local council. Our full loft conversion application package comes along with a full set of existing plans, a set of proposed plans, survey maps and a filled application form. We’ll go through the hassle for you so that you can relax and enjoy looking forward to your new space.

Loft conversions in Lanarkshire add space and value to your home, so it’s definitely something that you should consider. Your extra space could be transformed into a bedroom, a gym or even a home office. No matter what you decide, Archiplan should be your top choice for support. For more information on our services, please feel free to get in contact. Our team will be happy to answer any queries.

Building Warrant Renfrew

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If you are in the Renfrew area and would like to undergo work on your house then what you would need to get started is a building warrant. Whether this is a loft conversion, garage conversion, home extension, or any other sort of work you cannot do this without a building warrant. Most people do not know this and might not know how to obtain one of these. However, it is relatively simple and here at Archiplan, we can assist you throughout this process.

There are numerous steps involved in obtaining a building warrant and these are:

  1. Go to your local council which for people in Renfrew would be the Renfrewshire Council.
  2. Fill out an application form as well as providing drawings of your building plans.
  3. Send them away and wait 4-6 weeks to hear back from your local council.

At Archiplan we can fill out your application form as well as providing full-scale drawings of your proposed building plans and send them away to your local council for you. This would save you a lot of time and effort and as well as this we would be in constant contact with the council throughout this process providing you with regular updates on whether your application will be approved or if there are any changes needed.

If your application is approved and you receive a building warrant then the council will provide you with a Construction Compliance and Notification Plan. This will tell you at what times you should contact your local Building Standards as your building work will need to be inspected at various times throughout the process.

Our staff at Archiplan will be working tirelessly on your behalf throughout the process liaising with the council to make sure your application for your building warrant is done as effectively and efficiently as possible enabling you to start making improvements to your home.

If you are in the Renfrew area and would like to find out more or get an appointment to speak to one of our team then please get in touch where we will be happy to help.

 

Home Extension Drawings Paisley

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Home extensions are becoming increasingly popular amongst homeowners. This is a more cost-efficient way of adding more space on to your house without having to save up and move to a bigger one. There are many different uses for an extension whether it be used as a sitting room, a tv room, or even a quiet room where you can go and enjoy the peace and quiet and get lost in a book. The are many parts in the process of getting an extension and here at Archiplan, we can provide home extension drawings to the people in Paisley that would help them get started in the process of extending their home.

At Archiplan we have been providing home extension drawings to people for a number of years so we are very experienced and highly recommended. What we would do is arrange a time to come round to your home to do a full survey of your property. This should take no more than an hour or so and would then allow us to provide home extension drawings. We would then send them off to your local council along with your application form and within around 4 weeks you should have your building warrant which will allow you to get the builders in to start your extension.

We also provide other services that could help you throughout the process and if you would like to find out what they are or if you are in the Paisley area and feel that our home extension drawings service would be something that would be of great benefit to you then please do not hesitate to get in contact where a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Garage Conversion Renfrew

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With Summer on the horizon and the weather getting warmer most people will want to make the most of this and enjoy it while it lasts. Many families will enjoy this from their garden whether that be with friends or other family having a barbecue or a few drinks in the garden. An increasingly popular choice amongst households now is to put their own bar in their garden to make the most of the good weather and socialize without having to be stuck indoors. Some people build their own from scratch, however, converting your garage into a bar is an easier option. Here at Archiplan, if you are in Renfrew we can help you through the process of your garage conversion.

Nowadays, many people do not make the best use of their home garage this normally acts as an extra storage place for junk so it would be of great benefit to convert it into something useful. In order to start the process of your garage conversion you will only need a building warrant. In order for this to be obtained we would come and do a site survey and from the site survey produce architectural drawings. Once you have them they will be sent to your local council and for people in Renfrew it would be the Renfrewshire Council. Once the drawings have been submitted you should receive your building warrant in around 4 weeks and you can begin converting your garage.

At Archiplan, we will be with you throughout every stage of this process and will be liaising with the local council whilst the building work is being completed to make sure everything is running smoothly and there are no hiccups. If you are in the Renfrew area and feel our service would be useful if you are looking to convert your garage then please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment.

Retrospective Building Warrant Paisley

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Most homeowners in Paisley over the years will have work done to their homes whether it is a loft conversion, house extension, or any other form of work. However, most do not know that in order to complete work on your house you require a building warrant from the local council. This means that a lot of people will not have obtained a building warrant yet will have the work done. This will cause problems especially if you are trying to sell your house and the lawyer asks you for the completion certificate for the alteration work on your house. Here at Archiplan, we can help, we can help you out we can help you apply to get a retrospective building warrant that’s required if you have had work done without the appropriate permission.

In order to obtain the retrospective building warrant, we would need to carry out a full measurement survey of your place, produce both existing scaled drawings and proposed scale drawings as well as completing the council’s application form and submitting all the information to the council to be reviewed. The council would then review it and it would take around 4 weeks for them to come and carry out a full site inspection before they grant you the completion certificate.

If there are any areas of concern with the building work we would highlight this with the council giving you time to get it fixed. This is so that when they come to carry out the site inspection there are no areas of concern for the site inspector meaning that there will be no delays in releasing the completion certificate.

If you are in the Paisley area and looking to sell your house or have had work done but do not have the completion certificate and would require a retrospective building warrant then please do not hesitate to contact us.