Funding an extension ?

dukesy_2

We actually had the plans drawn up by a friend (who is an architect) so got a great deal
Most other quotes we had were in the region of 1500-2500

For planning, we just visited the Nottingham City website, and zapped off an email

They visited site and (in their words!") I "waved hands about" showing them what we wanted and where. It took them a week to respond with in informal agreement in principle.

The guys title was "Principle Planning Officer"

HTH

dukesy_2

We actually had the plans drawn up by a friend (who is an architect) so got a great deal
Most other quotes we had were in the region of 1500-2500

For planning, we just visited the Nottingham City website, and zapped off an email

They visited site and (in their words!") I "waved hands about" showing them what we wanted and where. It took them a week to respond with in informal agreement in principle.

The guys title was "Principle Planning Officer"

HTH

james3333

brilliant, thansk for the info dukesy:money:

james3333

ive sent an email off to them, asking if there are any restrictions that would stop me looking into this matter further........ ( iam at the very early stages of this idea.... not been to see bank, not had a valuation etc)
its a bit of 'chicken and the egg, which do you do first!!!

jackieb

I'm in the same situation. I have been to the bank and they've agreed to increase our mortgage in principle. Need to get an architect round next. Really dreading all the faffing about though. I remember what like it was when we converted the loft. Loads of red tape!

I'm really interested in hearing how other people get on with their projects.

dukesy_2

In Order :

Contact planning (informally)
check you can get funding
employ architect
get plans drawn
Choose builders
submit plans to planning and builder at same time
Get AIP from B Soc
once plans approved, arrange funding
appoint builder
draw funds
BUILD
pay builder

you might also want to check out http://www.findabuilder.co.uk/includes/pdf/samples/F220_SPECIMEN.pdf

james3333

does it cost to get the council round to look at the house/site before anything happens, just to say yeh or ney

dukesy_2

james3333 wrote:

does it cost to get the council round to look at the house/site before anything happens, just to say yeh or ney

nope....(Well, didn't me!)


Also, Have a butchers at this
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115311947810.html

This is the government portal for ALL planning advice....

Boy am I glad i found it..

james3333

what exactly are you using this link for dukesy?
just general advice?