Planning Your Basement
You can relax – we take care of everything
Planning a basement conversion requires a complicated series of project documentation involving various professionals. But with Basement Works you can relax, because we take care of everything.
Planning consent
Planning consent is usually required for alterations or additions to existing buildings, and the erection of new buildings. It is not required for all types of works, as some works are classed as 'permitted development'. We will ascertain what aspects of your basement project require planning consent obtain all relevant permissions on your behalf.
Engineering
Structural engineering is a very important aspect of basement conversion design. In order to excavate the basement, underpin the existing walls and support other existing walls above the basement, engineering plans and calculations are required. Our engineers are the most experienced in London and because we understand their engineering design and methodology we can reliably estimate a basement excavation project right at the outset.
Party Wall Awards
Party Wall Awards are usually required for major works to terraced or semi-detached houses and sometimes for detached houses too. Where you are required to arrange a Party Wall Award for the basement work it must be done before work commences. A Party Wall Surveyor is an independent professional who will draw up a condition report detailing the structure and condition of all properties concerned. This will include plans and engineering for the proposed project, and details of any specific clauses or precautions which must be taken during the work.
Your neighbour is entitled to allow your Party Wall Surveyor to act on their behalf, or they may appoint their own Surveyor, a cost that would be passed on to you, as the proposer of the work. We will assist you in all these matters and oversee the publication of the Awards. As this is an independent process we are unable to fix these costs, although we can give you likely estimates and you will receive a fees schedule from the Surveyor in advance.
Further Information
BasementWorks is happy to discuss and explain any aspects of the planning involved with your project with you.
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