We have tried to make our fees as transparent as possible, but every build is different and some may be more complex than others. Fees relating to large or complex projects may increase depending on the additional work involved.
Our standard fees relate to obtaining Planning Permission for projects of a typical, traditional construction method to average sized properties.
We appreciate that some of our clients would prefer to carry out works under a Building Notice. For that reason our fees for Building Regulations approval are listed separately.
Services included within the standard fees:
- Full initial survey, advice regarding the feasibility of your proposed plans, the internal layout & exterior appearance.
- Advice on securing contractors and the undertaking of external services.
- Full sets of plans to be submitted for Planning Permission. This includes all associated form filling and contact with the Local Authority on your behalf.
- Party Wall Act notices (where applicable)
- Four copies of your CAD plans plus those required by the Local Authority.
- Minor amendments to plans during our consultation period i.e. alterations to internal layout prior to submission of plans to Local Authority.
Our Standard Planning Fee |
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Two Storey Extension (one elevation) |
£600.00 |
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Single Storey Extension (one elevation) |
£400.00 |
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Loft Conversion |
£400.00 |
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Conservatories (one elevation) |
£300.00 |
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Garage Conversion |
£300.00 |
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Garage/Car Port (single) |
£150.00 |
double £250.00 |
Our Building Regulations Fees
Typical specifications for Local Authority approval are an additional 70% of the standard planning fee. This relates to plans that we have drafted for your project.
More involved specifications such as complicated roof designs or additional load-bearing components would be charged at a higher rate.
We can provide Building Regulations specifications for plans which have already been approved by the Planning Authority. The fee for this starts at £200.00 and will depend on the complexity of the project.
Additional Fees
- Amendments to agreed plans after submission to Local Authority or a complete redesign after agreement of first draft: £25 per hour
- Additional site visits if required by the client: £50.00 per visit
- We will advise you in advanced of the approximate costs of any additional fees relating to our services and of any specialist/local authority fees you may incur.
Other Common Fees
Local Authority Planning Fees - Householder Applications*
| Full Planning Permission | £150.00 |
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Certificate of Lawful Use |
£75.00 |
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Change of Use |
£335.00 |
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Local Authority Building Control Fees*
Internal floor area less than 10m2 |
£300.00 - £450.00 |
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Internal floor area 10 - 40m2 |
£360.00 - £490.00 |
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Internal floor area less than 10m2 |
£450.00 - £700.00 |
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Planning and Building Control fees are usually waived for alterations or extensions that are solely for the use of a disabled person.
Water Authority Fees*
If you are building over a public sewer you will need permission from your Water Authority.Fees are between £362.00 - £1300.00 depending on the size of the sewer.
Specialist Fees
A structural engineers report would normally be required for building works such as the removal of chimney breasts or loft conversions.Fees can start from £300 for simple reports.
Tree Specialists survey report may be required if you are building close to trees.
Fees can start from £350.00 for simple reports.
* Statutory fees can vary and may be subject to change. Your Local Authority/Water Authority will be able to provide you with details of their current charges.
Payment
An initial payment of 25% of the total fee is payable once you have engaged our services.
The remaining balance is payable once you have agreed the final draft of your plans and they are ready for submission to the Local Authority.