DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME OR EXTENSION
Welcome to the home of house design creativity. We believe that stunning house designs start with a simple idea, pen and paper. We are DK Building Designs are house design enthusiasts dedicated to your goals and vision in designing your dream home or extension.
Through our range of services and experience, we will make sure that your expectations are not just met, but exceeded.
ABOUT US
Where Vision Meets Innovation
Plans prepared and submitted for Planning and Building control applications. Extensions, Loft Conversions, New Build and more.
DK Building Designs are a friendly company who have many years experience in dealing with local council authorities and offer a professional service in preparing designs and structural plans ranging from small extensions to large new build houses.
The procedure would be to contact us to arrange a free no obligation visit to your home or the site.
We would discuss your requirements and advise of what we think is achievable.
We would then quote to prepare all necessary plans including submissions to the local authority.
Please contact us to see how we can help with your building project.
FAQ’S
What are the types of permissions that I will have to obtain from the council?
There are normally two types of permissions that you will have to obtain. The first is Planning and the second is building control. The planning department of the council will study the size and look of the development and, taking into account the neighbouring properties and other planning issues, will decide whether to approve or refuse the development.
The building control department will study the materials and method of construction, (for example, how deep the foundations are, thickness of walls, types of materials / insulation etc).
We prepare design plans for planning applications and also structural plans for building contol applications.
Is planning permission required in every case?
No. Certain small building works are exempt from planning, which means that you may only need building control approval. Our surveyor will be able to advise you of which permissions you will need.
How long does planning permission take?
Once plans are submitted into the council, planning permission can take approximately 8 weeks. The time can vary though depending upon the complexity of the development.
Is planning permission guaranteed?
No, the planning officer may have comments about the development which may lead to a refusal. If this is the case, then we will endeavour to discuss these comments with the planning officer and agree upon a solution. However, our surveyor will advise you upon his initial attendance to your home if your proposal is likely to be refused and will discuss alternative designs.
Do you charge for a visit to my home?
No. We only charge if you wish us to proceed with the design works. Any visits to your home and advice are free of charge.
