Sorry if this has already been asked - I couldn't find it via google anyway.
I have planning permission to convert a barn to a holiday let. My architect says he is too busy to do the Building Regs and says that most people do it themselves anyway.
Does anyone have any experience of this and hence pointers on where to start, tips etc.
Many thanks Joe
"Josie Milton" wrote | Sorry if this has already been asked - I couldn't find it via | google anyway. | I have planning permission to convert a barn to a holiday let. | My architect says he is too busy to do the Building Regs and | says that most people do it themselves anyway.
Does he mean producing plans for a Building Regs application, or actually making the application? Actually submitting the application may be your job or his (it is your responsibility to ensure that it is done, but he should be in a better position to deal with any queries arising), but it's hardly time-consuming if he's done all the design and draughting work already. If he hasn't, he hasn't done his job, and you should consider finding yourself an architect who's prepared to do some real work. For a barn conversion you are going to have to produce full plans and specification, not just for BC but for the contractors to quote and work from. That is an integral part of the architect's design job. Whether you choose to use him for appraising tenders and project management is another matter, but if he hasn't got time for you now is he likely to be available when serious/urgent problems arise on site?
Owain
I imagine he's one of these new style architects who only skill is drawing. In which case you either need to do it yourself if you are qualified or get an engineer in to do it. But be warned it is not an easy task - the BCO can ask for great detail or supporting information which you may not be able to supply in which case the application could flounder. Also when the conversion is being done, are you able to support his regular visits to check work - if not again an engineer is appropriate.
"Owain" <
Both I assume.
Yep great if I lived in a big city, but in the sticks you only the choice of
No quotes required. Doing it myself.
Thanks for help.
"G&M" wrote
No, he's an old fashioned type.
What qualifications do I need?
Any clues as to what sort of things they ask?
Do you mean he would ask difficult questions?
Thanks for response.
None - but you need to understand the building regs on the ODPM site and ensure they are implemented.
The things they suss out you've missed :-(
Yep :-) That's his job after all. Many are very professional and offer advice and assistance. But unfornately there are a number who appear to have just failed the Traffic Warden nastiness test and asked for a job along the corridor.
"G&M" wrote
Thanks for the link - very much appreciated!
Meirionnydd, Wales
I think ours are quite nice luckily. But then after 2 years struggling with the local planning office, everybody seems nice :-))
- Lil_Devil -
regulations.
- Nehmo - I'm in the US and I can't answer you. However, I crossposted to news:uk.d-i-y . They might be able to direct you.
The links below should help.
Watch out for the new Part E.
Giving me some problems :-(
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 22:28:06 -0600, a particular chimpanzee named "Nehmo Sergheyev" randomly hit the keyboard and produced:
There are a number of jurisdictions in the UK; England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (as well as The Channel Islands and The Isle Of Man which are, strictly speaking, not part of the UK).
The technical guidance for the Building Regulations for England & Wales are available at
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