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On occasions, the planning officer may suggest the withdrawal of an application with a view to a free application submission that will allow more time for the applicant and agent to discuss/provide any drawing amendments. If this is not what you would prefer, an extension of time can be requested instead. This would be given subject to the local planning authorities agreement.

If you were not expecting your planning application to be refused, please contact Athtech designs for advice. It is very unusual for a planning application to be refused without prior notification from the local planning authority. After reviewing your refused application, we may be able to suggest ways to alter the design and submit a new application. Alternatively, you can appoint Athtech Designs to draft an appeal to the inspectorate on your behalf (Please enquire for further details on this process and costs.)

After the building control phase is complete (approximately 4-5 weeks, subject to continuity), you will have all the details required to approach builders for quotes. The approved drawings will provide enough information for builders to give you an accurate full-price quotation for the build. You can send builders copies of the drawings and advise them that you have just obtained planning approval and that you are midway through the building control application. This will demonstrate that you are nearly ready to start and will help get your foot in the door, so to speak.

Athtech Designs will provide technical drawings suitable for submission to building control and we will submit a full plans application on your behalf. In addition, we will liaise with your appointed building control officer to obtain conditional or full approval. You may gain approval with a condition set by the appointed building control officer (For example: ensure roof tiles are suitable for roof pitch). Where possible, Athtech Designs will seek to remove the conditions and there would be no costs associated with this as it is considered to be part of the application process.