Architectural Design

Formulation of The Design Brief

Our team will have an initial design meeting with you to discuss and get an understanding of your requirements, goals and expectations for your design project.

Timelines and budget will also be part of this discussion.

We can then advise you what is achievable and where we can push the boundaries. 

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Master Planning

Whether you have an extensive site which you're proposing to develop from scratch (in phases) or your site is already developed, a Master Plan is essential for long term planning strategy for the sites future potential.

Existing factors such as Topography, Planning Policies, Local Plan etc are noted to enable us to create the base plan.

Access, vehicular and pedestrian routes and landscaping is then implemented 

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Topographical/Building Surveys

Topographical Survey

A Topographical Land Survey provides accurate detailed measurements of natural and man-made features within a specific area and a Measured Building Survey looks at all property elements including; floor plans, sections, structural details and elevations. 

This information is then used to create your design and visuals.

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LHL Building Survey

Our highly experienced Building Surveyors will conduct a visual inspection of the property (if required) and produce a detailed report including:

• Information on services, finishes and fittings as well as the structure.
• Guidance notes for rectification of defects identified and future maintenance recommendations

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Feasibility and Concept Design

We can provide a comprehensive evaluation of the feasibility of your proposed building project.

We consider a variety of factors including:

• Design Constraints
• Planning Constraints
• Building Control/Building Regulations Implications
• The site conditions/Topography
• Cost Implications
• Budget
• Environmental Impact

The Feasibility process will help to:

• Review the practicalities of achieving your aspirations
• Organise potential funding
• Identify potential issues
• Save time and money
• Decide whether its more beneficial to renovate or build new
• Assess the best route forward through Planning

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3D Designs

Using Archicad software, we create a number of design options for you to consider.

This includes floorplans, 3D images and the choice of an additional interactive 3D model to enable you to visualise each design.

3D design can help you and others realise your vision accurately and help spot any potential areas you may want to change saving you time and money before the planning and construction stages.

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3D Visuals

We can also provide 3D CGI Architectural Visuals of your project.

Using expert software we can provide images of your property in a highly accurate and realistic computer generated image before its built, bringing your project to life.

As an example 3D visuals are used for developers property brochures and to support planning applications.

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Pre Planning and Planning Applications

Pre Planning Application

A Pre Planning Application is submitted by LHL to the planning office in order for them to give you informal advice before you submit your full planning application.

This informal advice can save you costs, speed up the full planning process in future and improve the likelihood of success.

For more information, check your local council's Pre Application Planning Advice.

Full Planning Application

LHL Group assist with all stages of the planning application.

The full details of your project proposal are submitted to the planning office for their consideration.

There are 5 stages to a planning application submission:

• Submission of your planning application

• Notification and Consultation - the council will consult adjoining neighbours and statutory consultees, this also known as statutory consultation and lasts  a period of 21 to 28 days.

• Determination of Planning Application - The statutory time period for a decision is 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications

• Decision - the decision can be made at officer level or by planning committee

• Option to Appeal - all applicants have the option to appeal the decision.

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Listed Building Consent Application

If you own a listed building and you would like to demolish, make structural alterations (including fitting replacement windows) or build an extension  - you will require listed building consent from your local council.

We can apply for Listed Building Consent and produce the Heritage Statement required to support your application.

The timescales and process for a decision are the same as a full planning application.

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Building Regulations Applications

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Procurement Advice and Tendering

At this stage you need to be mindful of your budget - for smaller projects clients will be required to set aside a separate budget for furnishings and fittings which would remain outside the main contract.

For larger projects we will discuss your design and budget before it goes to tender eg if you require an interior designer etc.

We will invite a number of reputable qualified contractor's to tender for your project.

We will advise you on whom we believe can best carry out all elements of the build with the most appropriate balance between cost, time and quality.

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Production and Construction Drawings

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Contract Administration Services

Traditional Contract

Design and Build Contract

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