commercial architectural services

At Newton Associates we produce plans for commercial extensions and internal alterations.

We provide a complete drawing & design service which includes a free initial consultation plus the following:
• planning applications
• building regulations
• Structural Engineer calculations (if required)
We will advise you on all planning issues associated with your requirements from initial concept and architectural design through to approval for planning permission and building regulations, we manage the entire process with the Local Authorities and keep our clients fully informed of the progress of their application.

frequently asked questions

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Will my commercial extension/alteration need planning permission?
What are building regulations?
Will I need building control approval for my commercial extension?
What are structural calculations?

planning permission

Will my commercial extension/alteration need planning permission?
Depending on the size of the proposed extension or internal modifications, planning permission is usually always required.

building control

Will I need building control approval for my commercial extension?
Yes you will also require Building Control approval for your commercial extension or development. A full plans application will be required for Building Control approval, the full plans application or by a building notice. Your Surveyor will put together all the required drawings, specification and any structural calculations for your project and submit them to Building Control on your behalf.
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building regulations

What are building regulations?
Building regulations apply to building projects in England and Wales. They set out:
  • What constitutes building work
  • Requirements for material and workmanship
  • Water and energy efficiency requirements
  • Requirements for testing and commissioning of services
  • Types of buildings that may be exempt from building regulations
  • Requirements for the technical performance of building work
  • aspects of building design and construction ranging from structural matters, fire safety and energy conservation to hygiene, sound insulation and access to and the use of buildings
  • Relevant procedures that must be followed.
At Newton Associates we produce all the building regulations drawings, specifications and structural calculations required to obtain Building Control approval.

Before you start any building work, you should always check with your local planning authority whether you need building regulations approval. We can do this for you and handle the whole submission and approval process.
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structural calculations

What are structural calculations?
We provide Structural Calculations required by your Building Control department for your commercial extension/alterations, more complex Structural Designs we will liaise with a Structural Engineer to provide the best solution to your design.
RICS - A member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
RICS - A member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Address: Unit L3, The Maltings Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JX
Telephone: 01279 833012
Email: info@na-surveyors.co.uk