RB Designs Ltd prepares drawings and supporting documentation for all types of projects including domestic extensions, loft conversions, flat conversions, new build houses and flats, residential care homes, schools, offices, factories, warehouses, managed apartments and more. As required for consideration under the Town and Country Planning Acts and Building Regulations, RB Designs Ltd offers architectural technician services and will prepare all that you need.
Do you have a vision?
If so we can help turn that vision into reality.
Do you need to build or simply re-organise the space you already have?
RB Designs Ltd can assist you to make the best decision.
Whatever your need, RB Designs Ltd will tailor the service to these needs in order that you only pay for the services you require. All drawings are prepared using CAD technology with the benefit that if the first drawing does not meet your exact requirements, they may be readily altered to suit.
Technical drawing
The 3D image indicates the timber framed element of a four storey development of Town Houses. The lower ground floor is of traditional construction and separated from the above by a concrete floor to which the timber frame is anchored. Specialist software used for this type of construction is capable of producing panel layouts and elevations and complete cutting lists.
Do you need planning or listed building consent? Is your building in a conservation area?
RB Designs Ltd can advise you as to whether planning consent is required and act as your agents in that process.
N.B. You should allow ample time for the planning process i.e. at least eight weeks from the date the application is registered with your local authority.
The Building Regulations process can be complicated if you’ve not dealt with it before and RB Designs Ltd’s architectural technician experts can handle this for you. Building Regulations approval is also required for any structural alteration or extension/new build. The Building Regulations process is to ensure that the proposal is built to certain stipulated standards and are safe. The application may be approached in different ways. Simple works could be undertaken under a Building Notice which requires that you give 48 hours notice of the intended start whilst larger projects require a Full Plans application that could take five weeks or longer to be approved. RB Designs Ltd can guide you through this process and act as your agents dealing with the application and all correspondence with the Local Authority or approved inspector. In order to protect your financial interests RB Designs Ltd would normally advise that you do not proceed with Building Regulations application until planning is secured.
The Complete Package
RB Designs Ltd offer a complete package for planning any building project and offer in house all the services necessary for approval including structural engineering and energy calculations required to support the application.
Example Project
Before
This shows the rear of a property prior to work commencing on a two storey extension. Although a detached property, it is situated close to adjoining properties and therefore important from a planning view point to lessen the impact on the adjoining properties.
After
This shows the property upon completion of the extension. The maximum potential was achieved enabling the creation of a greatly enlarged kitchen, utility room and dining/garden room on the ground floor, and an enlarged family bathroom, enlarged master bedroom and an en-suite on the first floor.
New enlarged kitchen
This is the new bigger kitchen, situated in the extension.
Example Project
External view
Kitchen
“We do now have an amazing extension. Now all built and finished and we are so looking forward to the summer to open the bi-fold doors! Cliff was right with some of his design suggestions!” Laura
Example Project
Inside
Outside
If you would like to find out more about using RB Designs Ltd for architectural technician services, please call us on 01306 740997 or click here to contact us.