EXTEND YOUR IDEAS THE RIGHT WAY
WITH ELMWOOD
WELCOME TO ELMWOOD ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LTD
WHETHER IT’S YOUR HOME, WORKSPACE OR GARAGE… YOU NAME IT WE CAN DESIGN IT
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
This is just a small range of what we offer. Please contact us to find out how we can help.
THE PROCESS-
Extensions
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Loft Conversions
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New Build
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Garage Conversions
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Outbuildings and Annexes
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Commercial Development
THE ELMWOOD PLANNING PROCESS GUIDE
HOW WORKING WITH ELMWOOD WORKS
Step 1 - Initial Consultation
We will visit you at your home for an initial consultation to discuss ideas and the feasibility of your scheme. Planning permission is not always needed and many homes have permitted development rights. We can investigate and advise upon the permitted development rights of your home during our visit. Once we have all the relevant information a quote will be given to you detailing costs for all of our services.
Step 2 - Survey
When you decide to proceed, our surveyor will conduct a measured survey of the property, usually within 7 - 10 working days.
Step 3 - Produce Plans
We will prepare an existing and proposed plan based on your wish list. This may include several draft ideas/options which will help you decide on the final layout and design, usually within 15 working days. We will then meet with you at your home to showcase the draft design and discuss any required modifications. When you are happy with the final design, where required, we will liaise with third parties such as Wessex Water, Structural engineers etc.
Step 4 - Submit plans to local planning authority
Your plans will be submitted to the local authority by us on your approval of the design. We will follow the application and keep you fully informed of this process. This usually has a timescale of 8-10 weeks.
Step 5 - Building Control Submission
Once the planning process is complete, if required, building regulation plans will be submitted by us and building work can usually start 5 working days after registration. We will guide you through this process and liaise with building control on your behalf if necessary.
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Step 1 - Initial Consultation
We will visit you at your home for an initial consultation to discuss ideas and the feasibility of your scheme. Planning permission is not always needed and many homes have permitted development rights. We can investigate and advise upon the permitted development rights of your home during our visit. Once we have all the relevant information a quote will be given to you detailing costs for all of our services.
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Step 2 - Survey
When you decide to proceed, our surveyor will conduct a measured survey of the property, usually within 7 - 10 working days.
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Step 3 - Produce Plans
We will prepare an existing and proposed plan based on your wish list. This may include several draft ideas/options which will help you decide on the final layout and design, usually within 15 working days. We will then meet with you at your home to showcase the draft design and discuss any required modifications. When you are happy with the final design, where required, we will liaise with third parties such as Wessex Water, Structural engineers etc.
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Step 4 - Submit plans to local planning authority
Your plans will be submitted to the local authority by us on your approval of the design. We will follow the application and keep you fully informed of this process. This usually has a timescale of 8-10 weeks.
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Step 5 - Building Control Plans
Once the planning process is complete, if required, building regulation plans will be submitted by us and building work can usually start 5 working days after registration. We will guide you through this process and liaise with building control on your behalf if necessary.
FAQ’s
Find answers to all our frequently asked questions.
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PLANS APPROVED?
Planning approval will generally take between 8-10 weeks; this includes the statutory consultation process with neighbours. Building works can usually commence after 5 working days from registration of building control application.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY NEIGHBOURS OBJECT TO THE PLANS?
The planning department will decide on some very clear policy points depending on whether the objections of neighbours are justified. We can assist you once we have seen the site if there are likely to be any grounds for this.
CAN YOU HELP US CHOOSE A BUILDER?
Yes, we work with a number of local builders and they can show you numerous projects that have been finished to the highest standard.