Application Process and Timescales

Timescales

I normally aim to complete your drawings within 7-10 days. At which stage I require payment of my fee.

Planning Permission if required normally takes 8 weeks.

Within 2 weeks the neighbours are informed by letter and an advert will be placed in the local paper. There is then a statutory 3 week period within which interested parties can make comments / objections. After this period, the Planning Officer visits and assesses the proposals on site.

The officer then makes recommendations to the Senior Officer who approves or disapproves the plan. If there are any legitimate objections the proposal has to go before the planning committee.

After gaining Planning Approval, Building Over Agreements will be applied for if necessary. This is normally a 2 week process. A fee of £169.50 is payable at this stage to Severn Trent Water PLC.

There may also be a requirement for a  mining report which can be purchased online  from the Coal Authority.

Party Wall agreements should be made at this stage if necessary.

Building Regulations Approval normally takes 2-3 weeks. I normally use Approved Inspectors which can reduce this time period significantly, fees are between £500-£850, depending on the floor area of the extension.  Once all the paperwork is complete work may commence.

What my clients say!

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  • I was very pleased with the service from DJ Design. Dave produced the drawingsin a couple of days for a loft conversion we were doing, and they were clear and easy to follow. He also gave some helpful, practical advice and contacts for stairs and steels etc.
    Dave - D and J Builders
  • Dave did the designs for our extension. He came recommended to me by a friend. I would urge anyone to use Dave. He's very accommodating and flexible,.He understood my requirements and dealt with everything., taking the hassle out of the process. The quality of his work was excellent, but I knew it would be. He price was very reasonable. I can't recommend Dave highly enough. I hired someone to design my extension and ended up with a friend!
    Amjid
  • Dave has provided us with architectural drawings and designs on a couple of our properties. I've recommended him to several people. I've never had a problem with Dave, he's really reliable and the quality of his work is great. I would use him again if I had to, he's prices are very competitive too.
    Paul - PR Builders
  • I hired Dave Jones of DJ Building Design to design my first floor rear extension. Dave promptly sorted out the designs and all the necessary applications. He then recommended Urban Construction and drew up a contract between us. The work was carried out to a very good standard and within the agreed timescales. Everything ran very smoothly, in a friendly and professional manner, and I would be happy to recommend DJ Building Design and Urban Construction.
    Aj Somal
  • We would like to thank you for all the help and advice you have given us, and for a excellent prompt service.
    Thanks again.
    Julie and Steve Thompson
  • The loft has now been completed to a very high standard. I am extremely pleased with the end result. The builders were very friendly but also very professional. They kept us informed and up to date and always consulted on matters regarding the build before implementing any changes. They were flexible in their approach and listened to our questions and concerns, always providing alternative solutions if and when required. The job was completed on time as originally discussed. Overall the work was extremely worthwhile, we have exactly what we wanted, I would ask them to conduct any building work for us again in the future and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering work to be done. Very, very happy
    T Walker