Useful information & LINKS

For complex or contentious planning applications, the help of a specialist planning consultant can be invaluable in realising exciting architecture. We regularly work with local planning consultants for these types of application. We can recommend speaking to Stokes Morgan Planning if you would like further information regarding the advantages of a planning consultants services. Please use the link below.

Building Control inspections and assessments may be provided either by the local authority or by private companies called approved inspectors. We provide drawings and information to the building control inspector in order for them to make their assessment against the numerous building control regulations. We frequently work with approved inspectors, with the aim of the specific supplier of these services being the most suitable for your Project.  For an example of one of companies we regularly work with see the link below to Cook Brown Building Control.

Planning and building regulations information may be found via the Planning Portal. This is also where online applications are submitted.

A very useful online resource is available for those seeking historic mapping, information regarding conservation areas and listed buildings plus much more. This resource is called Know Your Place and covers Bristol as well as the surrounding local authority areas. The level and variety of information available via this service varies between local authorities.

Walls shared with neighbouring properties may be classed as party walls. Any work which may have an effect on party walls is covered by the party wall act, for the protection of yourselves and your neighbours.  For information on the party wall act and how to deal with party wall issues click on the link below.

Everyone becoming involved in a construction project, including home owners, have legal health and safety responsibilities. The regulations covering this aspect of a project are known as the CDM regulations. For more information on your responsibilities click on the link below.

A structural engineer is required for almost every construction project. A good engineer will work in collaboration to provide solutions which deliver the aesthetic results of the design, while keeping costs manageable. 

The services of the structural engineer are normally required at the building regulations stage, but for certain projects, the input of an engineer can be very advantageous  at the planning stage. The type of engineer can vary depending on the details of the project, so we have not linked to any particular engineer, but instead for details of the services supplied by a structural engineer, take a look at the website for the Institute of Structural Engineers.

Often one of the first steps in a building design project is to obtain accurate drawings of the existing building or site. This allows the design to be developed on the basis of detailed and verified information. We have worked with a number of local companies who specialise in producing accurate measured drawings of the interior and exterior of buildings as well as topographic surveys of land. To find out more about the services these companies offer, please click on the link below.