Phase One
Project Planning & Design
The basic stages in the planning and design phase to be undertaken before construction work can begin, can be summarized as follows:-
Stage 1 - concept
- Preliminary meeting/discussions
- Site inspection, outline survey details
- Review of drawings/maps (if any existing)
- Option generation – Internal/extension/attic
- Selection/refining of “preferred option”
- Outline drawings
- Review meetings/discussions.
Stage 2 - detailed design
- Preparation of detailed design drawings for preferred option
- Building Regulations/Requirements assessment
- Review meeting/discussions
- Drawing revisions.
Stage 3 - planning application
- Consultation/Liaison with Planning Office
- Preparation & submission of Planning Application
- Including – Drawing sets
Site Notices
Newspaper Notice
Site Maps
Application Form
Fee/Cheque payment.
Stage 4 - planning appeal
- Review Planning File – basis for decisions
- Identify grounds for appeal
- Prepare supporting drawings
- Assemble illustrations, maps, photos
- Seek specialist/consultant’s opinion(s)
- Consult with Planning Authority/Client
- Prepare/submit comprehensive formal appeal.