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The local planning authority for your area has responsibility for ensuring that development complies with their local plan. Planning Permission will normally be required for a domestic extension, also for garden walls Etc.
Certain types of home alterations are exempt from planning permission under what is called permitted development. The rules for this vary depending on where your property is, we can advise you of what you are able to build under these rule.
Outline planning permission to find out whether a particular type of development is likely to be allowed on land that you own. We can provide the drawings for this purpose, but be aware that the construction of new buildings needs to be overseen by an RIBA architect.
Design and access statements for householder applications within the conservation area of Durham City. You will need a 1 /1250 scale Ordnance survey site plans which are available from various sources, we can provide these from our Promap account for a charge of around £20.
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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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