Grade 2 listed property in London / architects

[lambojim]

Anyone had any experience of doing the above?
I'm imagining it's a minefield of red tape and 'brown envelopes' but I'd love to know if it's possible to do it without losing your sanity.
We are in the process of buying a terraced house in SW London and it needs some work done (extending the current mansard is the main work plus some reconfiguration of the kitchen etc) but obviously we can't do anything without architects plans and a bit of knowledge of how the process works. We've had exploratory chats with the Royal Borough's planning division and had a favourable response to our intended plans BUT are there any PH'ers out there that are either architects or have experience of working on this type of project?

Edited by lambojim on Sunday 7th January 13:47

[FUBAR]

AFAIK Grade 2 listed refers 'mainly' to the exterior of the property. You 'shouldnt' have too many problems with your interior changes as long as they dont affect the property structuraly (sp?). You may have to get the mods passed by Building Control, but doubt planning.

Your exterior changes dont sound too bad but would need planning permission IMO and speaking to the planning dept now is a good move

Im no expert in the field, so best to get an architect in. One who is on friendly terms with your local planning department would be a bonus

HTH

[TDIPLC]

I have used this firm www.papaarchitects.co.uk/ and can highly recommend them (professional, friendly and reasonable prices). Speak to George - tell him Mark Catchpole sent you .

Good luck with your project

[lambojim]

Nice one, I'll call them - thank you.