Frequently Asked Questions

The need for planning permission depends on factors such as the project size and location. We will assess if your project requires a planning application or can be achieved with permitted development. For either option, we can help prepare and submit the necessary information to the local authority. 

Factors such as local planning policies, site constraints, and community impact are considered. Our expertise helps navigate these factors, build the right design team to maximise the chances of approval. 

Yes, we offer comprehensive support throughout the planning process, including preparing all necessary documentation and representing your interests to the local planning authority. 

Our design process begins with an initial consultation to understand your needs and preferences. We then develop concept designs for your approval before proceeding to detailed drawings. 

We tailor our designs to reflect your unique style preferences and architectural aspirations, ensuring a personalized approach to your project. 

Permitted development is a set of rules and regulations that allow certain extensions and changes to be made to existing dwellings without the need for planning permission.

Click the link to learn more on our blog post Permitted Development 

It is upgrading an existing dwelling to improve comfort and energy efficiency. 

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Click the link to learn more on our blog post What is Retrofit?

Imagine your house as a puzzle. The insulation, windows, heating, ventilation, and appliances affect how comfortable and energy-efficient your home is. The retrofit whole-house approach involves looking at all these pieces together and finding ways to improve them collectively.

Click the link to learn more on our blog post What is Whole House Retrofit?

Yes, we manage the entire process of obtaining building regulations approval, from preparing technical drawings to liaising with building control officers on your behalf. 

The duration varies based on project complexity and size. We liase with local contractors to provide realistic timelines. 

We have established relationships with trusted builders and contractors, but we can also work with your preferred team if desired. 

We provide pricing based on project scope, complexity, and anticipated time involvement. Our goal is to deliver value while respecting your budget. 

We explore cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, such as efficient design solutions and material selections tailored to your budget. 

We employ robust contract management processes, including regular site inspections, to keep the project on track and aligned with the contract and specfication documentation. 

Yes, we encourage sustainability and energy efficiency design discussions early within the design process and look to incorporate features such as passive solar design, efficient insulation, and renewable energy systems. 

Bungalows often have substantial plot sizes and large ground-floor footprints. Still, the single-story layout may present limitations for those seeking additional space. To address this, there's a solution that addresses spatial constraints and adds the opportunity to create a more aesthetic and interesting building frontage: extending upward. 

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Click the link to learn more on our blog post Elevating Spaces: A Step-by-Step Guide to Extending a Bungalow Upward