DESIGN

STAGE 1: FEASIBILITY, BRIEF & SURVEY

The first stage of any project is critical, as it is usually the moment when fundamental principles are established. It is the point at which the purpose of the project is defined and the overall budget and timetable expectations begin to be explored.

Deliverables:
-Project Brief
-Measured drawings of existing property 

STAGE 2: OUTLINE DESIGN

The outline design will be the first response to the brief, and will present a number of options. The design options would usually be hand-drawn or digital sketches, based on the survey drawings and presenting general overall layouts for consideration.

Deliverables:
-Agreed overall sketch design and program configurations.
-More detailed timetable showing key dates for applications and project-specific milestones. 

STAGE 3: PLANNING SUBMISSION

Once an overall design is agreed it can be translated into a planning application. A formal planning consent is a key milestone in most projects. It demonstrates to future purchasers that your development is lawful, and in many cases simply having a planning consent can add value to the property. 

Deliverables:

-Measured drawings of the proposals suitable for a planning application. (house design etc.)
-A planning report to go with the drawings to justify the proposals and give additional information
 

STAGE 4: DETAILED DESIGN

Having secured the required permissions and agreed the external appearance of the project, the next stage is to design the interior in greater detail. Each space and the means of moving between them will be designed with the required finishes, fixtures, and services (electrics, lighting, plumbing).

Deliverables:
-Further-developed drawings showing each space with sizes, materials and fixtures shown.