Frequently Asked Questions Homepage
Pre-Application Advice FAQs
Pre-application advice is an optional service offered before full planning permission that allows you to understand how the development policies will apply, gain advice from a planning officer, identify any potential problems and rectify them before a full planning permission application is submitted.
For more information please follow the link below.
Planning Permission FAQs
Planning Permission, in simple terms, is like asking if you can do a certain piece 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).
Building Control FAQs
Building control is concerned with ensuring buildings are constructed in accordance with building regulations. The regulations are minimum standards for ensuring buildings are safe, inclusive environments for people to live and work in.
Permitted Development FAQs
Permitted development rights are a national grant of planning permission which allow certain building works and changes of use to be carried out without having to make a planning application. Permitted development rights are subject to conditions and limitations to control impacts and protect local amenities.
Approved Inspector FAQs
Approved Inspectors are companies that can provide an alternative to obtaining building regulations approval from a local authority. Approved Inspectors employ competent, qualified and experienced building control professionals who can help developers, designers, contractors and building owners achieve Building Regulations compliance on most construction projects – from extensions and one-off homes to large commercial office developments and infrastructure projects.
Landscape Design FAQs
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RIBA Plan of Work / Work Stages FAQs.
The RIBA Plan of Work (Work Stages) organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating building projects into eight stages and explains the stage outcomes, core tasks and information exchanges required at each stage. Follow the link below to find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
How we work FAQs.
If you have any concerns or problems regarding paying Architecture North Ltd. Please follow the link below where you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
RIBA Contracts FAQs
At AN we value our clients and want to have complete transparency with our scope of work and contracts. If you feel you are unsure about certain subjects or terminology. Please follow the link below for more information.
General FAQs
If you have any questions or queries about Architecture North Ltd and want to learn more please follow the link below.
Extension of Time FAQs
At our professional services, we strive to provide top-notch assistance to ensure optimal results for your project brief. We approach each project with a high level of professionalism, submitting it to the Local Authority in a manner that meets the required standards.
However, it's important to note that there is no standard guideline for what Planning Case Officers expect for every individual house. Therefore, there may be instances where they require additional time to review your application and request modifications to your drawings to meet their specifications.
Structural Engineer FAQs
Structural Engineers create drawings and specifications, perform calculations, review the work of other engineers, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction sites. Architecture North work closely with Structural Engineers to ensure the best outcome for your project.
Civil Engineer FAQs
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Quotations FAQs
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Payment FAQs
If you have any concerns or problems regarding paying Architecture North Ltd. Please follow the link below where you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Postage FAQs
Architecture North solely use Royal Mail to send our documents to our clients. If you have any queries or questions about this please follow the link below.
Architectural Design FAQs
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Printing FAQs
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Interior Design FAQs
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Materials Choice FAQs
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Discharge of Planning Conditions FAQs
After obtaining a Planning Permission, there are typically requirements that must be met and approved by the Local Authority at various stages of the development. These requirements, known as "conditions," may need additional details submitted and approved through a process called "discharge of conditions.
Project Management FAQs
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Sustainable Drainage Systems FAQs
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