Planning Permission Applications
Cheltenham Construction Management provide a professional, quick and cost effective building design and planning application service. From the simplest of household extensions, through to large residential, commercial, leisure and mixed applications.
This is typically how we would approach a project:
1) Feasibility Studies
This is the first stage (Initial Meeting) of any project whether it be a home alteration, home extension or new build, the feasibility study will enable you as the client to establish : -
- What options are available to you?
- Which options are most cost effective?
- The size of space required?
- Will you need Planning Permission?
- What will it all cost?
- How long will it take?
- How involved we need to be in your project?
This element is free of charge and enables us at the end of the discussion to provide you with a written fee proposal that will outline the cost of each element from initial design to construction drawings, what elements are needed, what is payable and when.
From the start, and as the project develops, we are completely clear about what will be required and the cost. We aim to ensure that there are no surprises or ‘hidden’ extra costs. Where there are elements that cannot be costed, for example structural calculations which may depend on the final design we will give you an approximate cost following our first visit and a fixed cost as soon as the final design is agreed.
Permitted Development
Under new regulations that came into effect on 1st October 2008; certain extensions or additions to a private household, may be considered to be Permitted Development, therefore not requiring an application for Planning permission subject to conditions.
Cheltenham Construction Management can verify whether your project could be within the rules for permitted development. We can also seek confirmation of this from the local Council in the form of a lawful Development Certificate before work commences. This route is much quicker and less expensive than a full formal planning application.
Permitted Development may vary with individual councils and does not apply to conservation areas, listed buildings or any article 4 direction areas. We would always recommend that a Certificate or written confirmation be obtained from the Local Planning Department to state that Planning is not required before we commence to the next stage.
2) Planning Applications
When the proposed work falls outside the rules and conditions of Permitted Development then Planning Permission must be obtained. Planning Permission allows for development on or to land and Existing properties and is granted be the Local Planning Authority.
We will complete a measured survey of the site/property and produce full CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings of Existing & Proposed floor plans, Elevations and Site Plans, these will form part of the Planning Application along with Design & Access Statements, and all relevant forms and Certificates. We will submit your application on your behalf and continue to monitor it throughout the Planning stage.
If the Local Authority requires a minor revision, we will amend the drawings and re-submit at no extra cost (not including council fees if required).