10 STEPS TO COMPLETING YOUR PROJECT
1 CONSULT AN EXPERT
Even if you have a plan of what you want to do, bringing in a professional can really help explore the project’s potential and exceed expectations aesthetically and practically. Architects and architectural technologists have the expertise to shape your ideas and offer solutions that might never occur to you. The outlay of fees can be recouped by them helping you to maximise your investment. Another option might be an architectural designer. They don’t have the same qualifications, but can help put together designs and give you an idea of budget.
2 Get permission
Applying for planning permission and waiting for a decision can be a long and stressful ordeal before a can help you work out if you need it and break down the fees. It costs from £206 for householder planning permission in the UK, which will cover an alteration or extension to an existing dwelling. That might increase depending on how ambitious your project is. Planning application for a new build is £462. Councils can offer pre-application advice to help you before you submit, but some may charge.
