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Building Regulations are mainly concerned with how a structure is put together and how it complies with the various standards for habitable accommodation. The Building Regulations also ensure health and safety, energy conservation and disabled access in buildings. Generally you require building regulation approval for alterations of a structural nature both internally and externally. This would include any extensions to a property, attic conversions, the use of steelwork beams in structural walls, enlargement of existing window openings and below ground drainage. The only exemptions to this are for porches and conservatories provided the glazing complies with the relevant standards. Your application fee for building control approval pays for the Building Inspectors to check your plans for compliance with the various regulations and for the Building Inspector to visit your property at various stages of the work to ensure that your builder is adhering to the regulations. If in doubt you should contact you Local Council Department for advice before undertaking any works to your property.
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space - add style - add value
A thoughtfully designed single or 2 storey home extension
could be the cost effective alternative to moving house.? Whether it's an extra bedroom, a bigger
kitchen or more living space we are will be able to show you in full 3D the
possibilities available to you. If you live in a Detached, semi, terrace or
bungalow then we've got the experience to realise the possibilities that are
best for you and your family.
A sun lounge or conservatory can provide the
additional living space that you need to relax in following a hard days
work.
If your attic is just a place for old toys and Christmas
decorations then you could be missing out on a fantastic opportunity to
maximise the space you currently have by doing a loft conversion.? Include dormer windows etc.
If you need help with a planning application for a new garage,
porch or garden wall or fence then we can make the
process hassle free by not only producing the drawings but acting as agent on
your behalf, completing all the required forms and liaising with the local planning
authority.
Considering some internal alterations, but not sure what
you want or could have.? Using the
latest computer aided design we allow you to visualise your ideas.? Convert garage into the extra room
that you always wish you had.?
Some works does not require planning permission but most
will need to comply with the latest building regulations and this will
need to be checked by your local authority building control or an approved
inspector such as on-site building control.
Occasionally works require the services of a structural
engineer to design steel beams, especially loft conversions or
creating a new opening in a load bearing wall.? Abbey design durham ltd benefit from
a close working relationship with bdn ltd, a structural engineering practice
based in the rivergreen centre at aykley heads.
Being based in Durham city we have experience of meeting
the planning needs of the conservation area, writing design
and access statements and negotiating with the local planning
authority over the possibilities for specific sites.
if you are thinking about developing or selling a piece of land
then applying for outline planning permission will ascertain what the
local planners are likely to allow.? In
addition to producing proposals we can provide ordnance survey site plans
through our association with pro-map.
Commercial businesses needing plan drawings for a change
of use or license application should contact Abbey Design for a
competitive quotation we are able to carry out a measurement survey
and produce the necessary scale drawings , as well as completing the planning
forms? to accompany applications for
new licenses and fire certificates Etc.
Abbey Design is a Durham City based plan drawing
business, concentrating on domestic property extensions across the North
East, Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, Easington and Darlington.? We can also provide cad draughting
services and document conversion to architectural practices and estate
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