New Build Developments

New Build Developments

Embarking on a new build development Planning Application will only be successful if undertaken correctly. We suggest you follow our five stage Newbuild Planning plan to make your planning experience a positive experience. 

Demolition and New Build will often be a cheaper option than a refurbishment project. Often the difference is £150 ft2 as apposed to £300ft2

Stage 1 - Finding a site / Appraising a existing site

It is often difficult to get the council to see your vision for your development. Contact our sales team and request a planning feasibility report for your proposed site. This will be carried out by ex - council planning officers.

Stage 2 - Agreeing the site Subject to Planning Permission or if already owned finding a usage for the site that will not effect the proposal 

Drawing and planning have been known to offer a service where we negotiate the purchase of freehold or Lease subject to planning permission, this reduces the risk of loosing large sums of money if planning is refused. This can be done by exchanging subject to planning consent or signing the lease subject to planning consent.

If you already own the site it is important that during the planning application and sometimes two years prior you don not jepordise the application by using the site or leasing the site temporarily. For example if you are claiming that there is no demand for offices in the building and you let the building as offices temporarily during the application, you will raise an eyebrow in the council.

Stage 3 - Designing the Floor Layouts and Elevations

Our Architect will always recommend that you look for precedent in your local area for your proposed design. If there are no 200 storey tower blocks in your area, it is highly unlikely that you will be Granted planning Consent.

Ensure all Floor Layouts adhere to all Building Regulations and Sustainable Criteria.

Stage 4 - Submitting Your Application

Applications should always be submitted via The Planning Portal. It is important to make sure all the drawings are correct and all the necessary documents required for your application are enclosed. Mistakes at this stage will delay the registration date of the application. 

Stage 5 - Changes made within 24 hours

It is vital that all design changes requested by your council's planning department are turned around in less than 24 hours. Due to the volumeof applications dealt with by the council, speed could mean the planning officer's recommendation for approval. Do not hound the designated Planningofficer with calls, if you leave a message he/she will revert when thay have time available. Drawing and Planning find it very important to keep relations good with every UK council. We pride ourselves on not been known as "that annoying agent".

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