JOHN WATSON LEY ASSOCIATES

  Householder FIXED FEE Sketches and Further Services

FIXED FEE SKETCH DESIGN SERVICE FOR HOUSEHOLDERS: For householders thinking about an extension we offer a dedicated fixed fee sketch service.  This allows for a brief site inspection of the area of the desired extension, discussion about the aims of the extension followed by a sketch design illustrating the feasibility of the proposed development. 

KEY BENEFITS INCLUDED:

  • The resultant sketch plans may be submitted to a local planning department under pre-application guidance for comment on the acceptability of the scheme PRIOR to making a full planning application.
  • Copies of the sketch plans may be submitted to a local building company for an informal 'guestimate' of the likely construction cost.
  • The one-off fixed fee service limits the cost of a sketch design and includes all travel and reprographic charges.

Below: Examples of Fixed Fee Proposals

Above: Photograph of existing condition. Below: Initial fixed fee sketches. 

ABOVE: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal for the side extension and internal alterations for a private house in Surrey.  The proposed extension will provide a range of new accommodation arranged over three levels with reorganisation and extension of the kitchen and utility room and garage.  These sketches were submitted to the local planning department for pre-application planning advice and to a local builder for estimating.  Planning Application submitted - Approval awaited.



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BELOW: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal for the rear extension and internal alterations for a rural cottage.  The proposed extension will provide a new, lower level sitting and dining room overlooking the rear garden.  These sketches were submitted to the local planning department for pre-application planning advice and to a local builder for estimating.  Planning Application submitted - Approval awaited.

Above: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposals and photograph of existing conditions.  Below: Colour rendered illustration of extension.  

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Below: Private Residential Project in Surrey. Following PLANNING advice from GRAHAM HOUSE, Initial colour sketches for the erection of a new dwelling to replace existing premises and extension of an existing house. This will include the demolition of some of the existing buildings and the erection of new buildings to high environmental standards and thermal values.  Project under consideration pending budget advice.

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BELOW: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal for the first floor extension above a garage.  The proposed extension will provide a new front-facing master bedroom with en-suite faciilities. These sketches were submitted to the local planning department for pre-application planning advice and will be passed to a local builder for estimating. 

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BELOW: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal for extension and alteration of a bungalow.  The proposed extensions will provide a new, lower level, ground floor family room overlooking the rear garden with a new bedroom with en-suite facilities.  The ground floor extension, replacing a garage, provides a new kitchen with separate larder.  Associated alterations include a new dining room and new main entry door and lobby and new bathroom.  The sketches have been submitted to the local planning department for pre-application planning advice and to a local builder for estimating.  Project on hold.

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BELOW: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal for the extension and alteration of a two-storey house into a three-storey house.  The proposed extensions will provide new second floor accommodation and associated internal alterations including a new staircase.  The sketches have been submitted to the local planning department for pre-application planning advice. Project on hold pending deliberations.

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BELOW: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal for the extension and refurbishment of a three bedroom dwelling providing an extended kitchen and a new rear-facing family room at ground floor level with additional bedrooms at the first floor. Other internal reorganisation included a new front entry and internal stairs.  These sketches were submitted to the Local Planning Authority and a local building surveyor for costing.  Project abandoned.

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BELOW: Fixed Fee Sketch Proposal -  Sketches for alterations for an older house to replace existing front-facing flat roof dormers.  The purpose of the fixed-fee service is to allow us time to provide householders with considered feedback about the feasibility and appearance of a building idea.  Not all projects continue beyond this first stage. 

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FURTHER SERVICES: For most projects there are usually four sequential stages of services offered by John Watson Ley Associates. A written fee proposal for these services is available on request.

  • First Stage: Measured Survey & Initial Sketches. (If the fixed fee service is not used)
  • Second Stage: Final drawings of existing and proposed constructions.  Formal application for either Lawful Development Certification or Planning Consent.
  • Third Stage: Authorship and issue of a written schedule of works for competetive pricing and tender by up to three suitable building companies.
  • Fourth Stage: Engagement of structural engineers and production of working drawings and issue to Local Authority Building Control in application for Full Building Regulations Approval.
  • Site Supervision service: Available if required.