Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Robert Blake Designs specialises in the residential sector, offering a comprehensive design service that combines planning permission and building regulations design.
We work closely with our clients to deliver cost-effective solutions within agreed timeframes, helping to secure planning approval with minimal stress. By staying up to date with current planning legislation and modern construction methods, we create tailored designs that meet each client’s requirements.
Property Extension Projects
Robert Blake Designs provides the full design service to make your dreams a reality. Whether you are looking to remove a wall, add a two-storey rear extension, or construct a loft conversion, we have the skills and expertise to prepare and submit appropriate designs.
We have undertaken the designs of many home extensions, initially preparing and submitting planning drawings to the council then, once a supported planning application is received we can commence with preparing working drawings to which a building contractor can price from and eventually would work to. We can undertake the role of planning and building control agents submitting all householder applications and full plans applications on your behalf. We take a proactive approach with our design services and are contactable throughout all phases of the project.
Planning Permission & Permitted Development
Planning permission is the consent of your local authority on a proposed building project and is in place to deter inappropriate development. The building of a new dwelling, or extensive changes to existing buildings, usually requires planning permission.
Rules, known as ‘permitted development’ rights, allow you to extend a house without needing to apply for planning permission if specific limitations and conditions are met, however, we would always recommend that a ‘Lawful Development Certificate‘ is obtained for peace of mind. If you want to exceed these, then it is likely that an application for householder planning permission will be required.
Lawful Development Certificate
For peace of mind, a Lawful Development Certificate confirms that an existing use is lawful or that planning permission is not required.
Robert Blake Designs can apply for this certificate on your behalf, ensuring the use, operation, or activity is formally recognised as lawful.
Planning Permission Drawings
Planning drawings are scaled drawings required to be submitted as part of any planning application. They are an essential tool to communicate the proposals so the appointed planning officer can understand how the project fits into the landscape as a whole. Skill, experience, and precision are required in their execution to correctly convey the project’s dimensions and scale.
Planning Permission Drawings
Planning Permission, in simple terms, is like asking if you can carry out specific elements of building work. It will be granted (possibly subject to certain conditions) or refused.
Parliament has given the main responsibility for planning to Local Planning Authorities (usually, this is the planning department of your local council)
Whether your changes fall within Permitted Development or require full householder planning permission, having detailed plans is an essential requirement.
These plans form an integral part of your planning / permitted development application. Not only are they important for this part of the process, but plans also help to visualise the ideas that you have for your extension and what you want it to look like.
Building Regulation Drawings
You must decide on the type of application for your planned residential build, extension or alteration work.
1. Building notice
This type of application is only for smaller residential projects. You can start work 2 days after your notice has been submitted to your BCB. You do not get formal approval like you do with full plans.
2. Full plans
This is the most thorough option. You can expect a decision within 5 weeks, or 2 months with your consent.
You’ll get a completion certificate within 8 weeks of completion of the building work as long as it complies.