Planning advice

[HHone]

Hi All,

Keen to build out onto various terraces of my property in London - just need a bit of advice as to appointee's etc.

Architect - takes a % of overall construction cost
Planning Consultant - advise and submit planning application

I think that's it? is this correct?

Many thanks,
Best

[DAVE-W]

Unless what you're proposing is of a contentious nature, I wouldn't say you need a Planning Consultant.

Your Architect would liaise with the Planning Department, prepare supporting info. and submit the formal application.

That's certainly how we'd approach it in our Practice anyway.

Dave

[benprince85]

If any people such as planners / engineers etc are needed, your Architect should be the first person to tell you. I'd get one out and have a word. As mentioned though, should be no need really.

Ben

[DAVE-W]

If I was closer I'd give you a fee proposal

[monthefish]

Your architect can (should be able to) submit your application. I doubt you'd need a planning consultant though - they can be expensive (but a good one can be worth their weight in gold on a contentious proposal).

Fees are sometime a % of the overall costs, but be careful who you trust on this principal as they can easily over-specify (thus netting themselves a better fee).

You should be able to work to a fixed price on a simple extension, with agreed rates for any 'overs' (to be agreed in writing prior to the 'over' commencing) - this is how I like to do it.