How long does it take from appointing an architect to making a planning application?
It depends on the scale and nature of your project, and what works you are looking to carry out. You may wish to commission a simple extension to your existing
What is an architectural project brief?
When working with an architect, he or she will explain the various project journey stages that are required to complete the project. These are outlined on our website, here https://www.rhjbarchitects.com/studio-2/ First
Will an extension add value to my house, and what are the factors I should consider?
There are a couple of things to consider here; The “value” that the extension will add to your everyday life, and… The financial “value” 1) This one is perhaps easier to quantify.
I live in a Conservation Area, is this a problem for obtaining Planning Permission?
In short, not normally! - but there are factors which must be considered. Let’s start with what a Conservation Area is… it is an area designated by the local planning authority