Planning Applications Planning Permission is usually required if you intend to alter the appearance of your home in any way with an extension, conservatory, loft conversion or sould you wish to change the use or divide part of your house for use as a separate dwelling, however,there are certain proposals that do not require a formal planning application such as small extensions and loft conversions. We will be able to advise you of the appropriate planning process once we have visited the project site. There are also other permissions that are required the most common being for Listed Buildings, proposals in Conservation areas, sites with Tree Preservation Orders (TPO·s) and Party Wall Agreements. We will make all the relevant applications and representations for Planning on your behalf. If the Local Authority requires the proposal to be revised then we will amend the drawings and re-submit at no extra cost during the application process. Planning Fees: Current Local Authority fees for obtaining Planning Permission are: Domestic extensions, loft conversions, alterations, garages etc ........ £150.00 Change of use, flat conversions, new dwellings ...... £335.00** per dwelling All fees are correct as of Jan 2010 Building Regulations Applications The Building Regulations is a set of pre-defined standards ensuring safe building practices and good workmanship. The standards cover structure, fire safety, sound and thermal insulation, ventilation, drainage, flues, Access for the disabled, staircases and glazing. There are two stages in obtaining Building Regulation Approval: Stage 1:The Building Control department will Check the plans submitted to them making sure that they comply with the regulations. Changes may have to made until they are completely satisfied. This is known as Full Plans approval and this is what JPK Design will obtain on your behalf. Stage 2:The Building Control department will inspect the works at various stages of the construction and issue a Compliance Certificate upon completion. Building Regulations Application Fees Building Regulation fees vary widely for different projects and Local Authorities. The following fees are current for Stoke on Trent / Newcastle u Lyme areas: Extensions under 10m sq-Submission fee £146.88-Inspection fee £176.25 Extensions between 10 - 40m sq-Submission fee £158.63-Inspection fee £282.00 Extensions between 40 - 60m sq-Submission fee £170.38-Inspection fee £411.25 Loft Conversions-Submission fee £158.63-Inspection fee £323.13 New Dwellings-Submission fee £205.63-Inspection fee £381.88 Please note that these prices include VAT @ 17.5% and are intended as a guide only. LA fees are subject to change at anytime.