01279 833012
01279 833012
e: info@na-surveyors.co.uk
residential architectural services
At Newton Associates we produce plans for extensions, internal alterations, loft conversions, garden rooms and new builds. We provide a complete drawing & design service including free initial consultation, planning applications, building regulations and Structural Engineer calculations (if required).
We will advise you on all planning issues associated with your requirements whether it is Permitted Development or a Full Planning Application. 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.
We will advise you on all planning issues associated with your requirements whether it is Permitted Development or a Full Planning Application. 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 click on a question for more information.
permitted development
What is permitted development?
Planning permission is no longer required by the majority of homeowners for most loft conversions, rear extensions and single storey side extensions as long as they are within certain limits. These limits are usually about the height, width or depth of the extension. We will be able to advise you on these rights for your home.
Planning permission is no longer required by the majority of homeowners for most loft conversions, rear extensions and single storey side extensions as long as they are within certain limits. These limits are usually about the height, width or depth of the extension. We will be able to advise you on these rights for your home.
What Are Permitted Development Rights?
Permitted Development Rights are changes and additions you can make to your home without applying to your local authority for planning permission. They derive from a general planning permission granted not by the local authority but by Parliament. The rights are for houses - so if you live in a flat or maisonette, they do not apply.
Permitted Development Rights are changes and additions you can make to your home without applying to your local authority for planning permission. They derive from a general planning permission granted not by the local authority but by Parliament. The rights are for houses - so if you live in a flat or maisonette, they do not apply.
If you live in a World Heritage Site, Conservation Area, National Park, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty permitted development rights are more restricted, so some changes you might want to make to your home will need planning permission.
Listed buildings are also an exception to these rights.
Listed buildings are also an exception to these rights.
planning permission
Will my house extension need planning permission?
Depending on the size of the proposed house extension, planning permission is not always required. We will investigate your 'Permitted Development Rights' to see if the extension can be built without the need for formal planning permission.
Depending on the size of the proposed house extension, planning permission is not always required. We will investigate your 'Permitted Development Rights' to see if the extension can be built without the need for formal planning permission.
Do you need planning permission for the change you want to make to your home?
After establishing that your proposed scheme will fall within Permitted Development your Surveyor will consult the local authority to confirm that formal planning permission is not required. Some recent property developments may have had permitted development rights removed as part of a previous planning application. If this is so then it will be listed as a condition on the decision notice.
After establishing that your proposed scheme will fall within Permitted Development your Surveyor will consult the local authority to confirm that formal planning permission is not required. Some recent property developments may have had permitted development rights removed as part of a previous planning application. If this is so then it will be listed as a condition on the decision notice.
building control
Will I need Building Control approval for my house extension?
Yes you will also require Building Control approval for your house extension. There are two methods of applying 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.
Yes you will also require Building Control approval for your house extension. There are two methods of applying 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.
building regulations
What are Building Regulations?
Building regulations apply to building projects in England and Wales. They set out:
Building regulations apply to building projects in England and Wales. They set out:
- 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
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.
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.
structural calculations
We provide Structural Calculations required by your Building Control department for your loft conversions, house extensions, garage conversions, annexe, internal alterations or load bearing wall removal, with complex Structural Designs we will liaise with a Structural Engineer to provide the best solution to your design.
Why are Structural Calculations needed?
Structural calculations are requested by the Building Control department to accompany a Building Control application, to show that the structure that you propose to use in your house extension / development is appropriate and will do the job of keeping you and your property structurally sound and safe.
Nearly all projects will require structural calculations. The calculations are used to determine the size of beams or steels for openings in walls, and size of timbers for roof and floor joists.
Nearly all projects will require structural calculations. The calculations are used to determine the size of beams or steels for openings in walls, and size of timbers for roof and floor joists.
The types of projects that will require Structural Engineer calculations include:
- removing a load bearing wall
- single storey extensions
- double storey extensions
- loft conversions
- major alterations
- enlarging an opening in an exterior wall
Address: Unit L3, The Maltings Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JX
Telephone: 01279 833012
Email: info@na-surveyors.co.uk
Telephone: 01279 833012
Email: info@na-surveyors.co.uk