NEW BUILD HOUSES
Why Work With Us?
Building your own house is a unique opportunity to create a home that perfectly reflects your style, needs, and lifestyle.
Unlike buying an existing property, a new build allows you to design every detail from the ground up, ensuring that your home is tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you envision a modern, eco-friendly home or a traditional design with a contemporary twist, our architectural services can bring your dream home to life.
Why Consider Building a New House?
Complete Customisation
Building your own home gives you the freedom to design everything according to your preferences, from the layout and room sizes to the finishes and fixtures. Every aspect of the house can be tailored to meet your needs and reflect your personal style.
Energy Efficiency
New build homes offer the opportunity to incorporate the latest in energy-efficient technologies and sustainable materials. This not only reduces your environmental footprint but can also lead to significant savings on energy bills.
Future Proofing
When you build from scratch, you can design with the future in mind, incorporating features like smart home technology, flexible spaces, and accessibility options that will meet your needs for years to come.
Higher Property Value
A well-designed new build can have a higher market value compared to older properties, thanks to its modern amenities, energy efficiency, and personalised features.
Stress-Free Maintenance
With everything brand new and built to the latest standards, new build homes typically require less maintenance and come with warranties for peace of mind.
Our architectural services are here to guide you through every step of the new build process, from initial concept design to the final detailed plans. We work closely with you to understand your vision, ensuring that the final design not only meets your expectations but exceeds them.
Ready to build the home of your dreams? Contact us today to discuss your new build project and learn how our expert design services can help you create a house that is truly your own.
Feasibility Visits for New Builds
Before embarking on a new build project, it's crucial to assess the feasibility of the site and your vision. Our feasibility visits provide a comprehensive evaluation to help you make informed decisions.
During a feasibility visit, we'll assess various factors, including:
Following the visit, we'll provide you with an email outlining our findings and recommendations. This will help you understand the feasibility of your new build project and make informed decisions about the design and planning process.
By choosing a feasibility visit, you can avoid unnecessary expenses and ensure that your new build project is a success. Our feasibility visits for new builds start at £295.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step towards realizing your dream home.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Do New Build Houses require planning permission?
Yes, all new houses require planning permission. This is a legal requirement in the UK, ensuring that new developments are in keeping with local planning policies and do not have a negative impact on the surrounding environment or community.
To obtain planning permission for a new house, you must submit a detailed application to your local planning authority. This application will need to demonstrate that the proposed development complies with various criteria, including:
- Local planning policy: The new house must align with the objectives and policies outlined in your local planning framework.
- Site suitability: The site must be suitable for development, considering factors like land use, zoning, and environmental constraints.
- Design and appearance: The design of the new house must be appropriate for the local area and not have an adverse impact on the character of the neighborhood.
- Impact on the environment: The development must minimize any negative environmental effects, such as pollution or loss of biodiversity.
- Infrastructure: The new house must be connected to necessary infrastructure, such as roads, utilities, and drainage.
The planning authority will carefully review your application and may request additional information or revisions before making a decision. If your application is approved, you will be granted planning permission to proceed with the construction of your new house.
Do New Build Houses require a building warrant?
Yes, all new houses require a building warrant. A building warrant is a legal document that authorizes you to carry out construction work. It ensures that the new house complies with building regulations and safety standards, protecting both you and your property.
Here are some of the key reasons why a building warrant is required for new houses:
- Structural integrity: The building warrant ensures that the structure of the new house is sound and can withstand the loads it will be subjected to.
- Fire safety: Building regulations include requirements for fire safety measures, such as smoke detectors, fire alarms, and escape routes.
- Energy efficiency: The building warrant ensures that the new house meets minimum energy efficiency standards, helping to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
- Accessibility: If the new house is designed for residential use, it must comply with accessibility standards to ensure that it can be used by people with disabilities.
- Health and safety: Building regulations cover a range of health and safety requirements, such as adequate ventilation, lighting, and sanitary facilities.
By obtaining a building warrant, you can be confident that your new house is built to the highest standards and complies with all relevant regulations.
How long does it take to obtain a building warrant for a new build house?
The timeline for obtaining a building warrant for a new build house typically ranges between 16 to 26 weeks. However, this can vary depending on several factors, including:
- Complexity of the project: Larger or more complex new builds may require additional review and could take longer to process.
- Local authority workload: The volume of applications being processed by your local building standards department can also influence the processing time.
- Difficult sites: For example,if the plot is a brownfield site or requires contaminated land reports etc.