Planning & Building Control applications undertaken
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Focusing on your individual requirements
Plan Ahead is operated as a sole practice under the ownership of David Huish. Qualified to BTECH HNC level in Building Studies as well as Mechanical Engineering, I have been running the company since start up in 2003.
Over the last 20 years, the company has gone from strength to strength based mainly on recommendation from previous clients and also local builders who have worked to completed plans.
My reputation has been built by focusing on the client’s individual needs and offering advice & guidance where necessary.
Free initial consultation with no obligation to proceed.
Planning drawings to support full or householder applications, pre-application advice or Certificate of Lawfulness applications to confirm permitted development.
Building control drawings to support “full plans” or “notice” type applications.
Liaising with any required trades to complete full working drawings such as structural engineer & roof truss manufacturers as required.
Agent service to complete the local authority submissions on behalf of the client.
Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance cover.
Typical project stages & timelines through to planning and building control approval.
Week 1 – Site Survey
Week 2 – Planning Drawings
Week 4 – Planning Submission Through To Decision
Week 14 – Building Control Drawings.
Week 18 – Building Control Submission
Week 24 – Completion
I aim to provide a friendly, personalised service focussing on your individual needs and budget constraints.
With advice given to ensure a successful planning outcome, I aim to provide a design to enhance and improve your property whilst delivering on your practical requirements.
By acting as your agent and carrying out all of the approval submissions, I aim to make the process stress free whether you are first time home extenders or experienced property developers.
Monday 9am–5pm
Tuesday 9am–5pm
Wednesday 9am–5pm
Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
“An extremely satisfied customer in all respects.
I was recommended to Plan Ahead Drawing Services because I had a particularly awkward planning issue to overcome. From the time I made contact the service has been brilliant and the planning application and approval was made relatively simple because of their understanding of my objectives and the planning regulations to work within in order to achieve my objective.
Building Regulations were also an issue but the detailed, patient and methodical approach won through.
The quality of drawings, the support of a good structural engineer and even the presentation of invoices for payment was professional all through the process. Finally, on the day of building control approval I received everything by email/pdf followed by hard copy drawings 2 days later.
I rarely provide reviews but Plan Ahead Drawing Services certainly deserved one.”
Caversham
“Top company, Dave is friendly and knowledgeable.”
Shinfield
"Excellent One Stop Planning Service.
Working with Dave was very easy from start to finish. Great communication at each step of the journey, great knowledge and advice and very receptive and understanding to our ongoing questions and
changes.
We used Plan Ahead Drawing Services for our extension and renovation project, including the planning and building regulation submissions. Dave was always very quick to reply to any calls/emails sent which made the whole project that much easier.
We would certainly use Dave again if we have any further projects and highly recommend him."
Pangbourne
"First class expertise, highly recommended
I've used Dave's drawing services on two occasions and he has delivered excellent work on both occasions. First class attention to detail, expert advice and an outstanding knowledge of building regulations, a safe pair of hands. A pleasure to work with, we'll be working with him again and can definitely recommend."
Wokingham
"It was a pleasure having Dave draw up my plans for an extension he was very helpful and explained everything well I would certainly recommend him"
Caversham