This page provides general guidance only. Planning and building regulation requirements vary depending on the property, location and scope of work. Clients should seek appropriate professional advice where required.

planning and building regulations can affect:

• House extensions
• Private builds
• Renovations
• Structural alterations
• Drainage and groundwork-related works
• Commercial alterations
• Change-of-use projects
• Rural/outbuilding works
• Contractor/subcontract packages where compliance matters

We understand that building work involves more than turning up with tools:

• early practical advice
• awareness of permissions
• understanding of building control
• sequencing and site issues
• working with drawings, architects and consultants
• recognising when specialist input is needed

Some projects may involve:

• Planning permission
• Permitted development considerations
• Building regulations
• Structural calculations
• Drawings
• Drainage considerations
• Foundations
• Access and site constraints
• Health and safety requirements
• Sequencing of work
• Working with architects, planning consultants or structural engineers