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Abbey Design Durham are experienced in the production of plan drawings for submission to Local Authorities and fully conversant with the latest Building Regulations relating to Fire Safety and Disabled Access.

 

Companies moving into new premises may be required to apply for a Change of Use Planning Permission, we can carry out a measured survey of the premises and produce the necessary plan drawings and provide advice on the completion of relevant forms.

 

If you are interested in using our services for the production of a scale plan, a company representative can call and give you a competitive quotation based on the size of your licensed premises.

 

As a Landlord you may be looking to maximise the income potential of properties that is a House in Multiple Occupation whilst complying with the Housing Act 2004.  We have a great deal of experience in rearranging floor plans to achieve additional rooms at minimal cost.

 

Add Ltd can also offer a minor works service to Architectural Practices who may not wish to take on domestic alteration projects but equally do not wish to turn away or disappoint clients. Please call use to discus this service or refer your clients to www.abbeydesign.co.uk.

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 It is our mission to provide high quality building plans using a creative and practical understanding of buildings to make the process of extending your home simple and stress free, at a reasonable cost and in a fast, efficient and friendly manner.? Our aim is to involve our clients throughout the design process to achieve a final development that turns your dream home into a living reality. 

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 agents.? 17/10/06

 

 

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