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Commercial Manager - Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years in the construction industry.

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Does the party wall survey require as built drawings?

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As-built drawings are an important part of any party wall survey. They are used to show what the boundaries were before any building work was carried out and can be vital in determining whether a neighbour is liable for repairing your property if they make alterations or additions that extend beyond their property line.

A party wall survey is a detailed drawing of the property boundaries, usually carried out to determine whether party wall liability exists.

A party wall survey is a detailed drawing of the property boundaries, usually carried out to determine whether party wall liability exists.

Party walls are walls or structures that separate two properties. In the UK, a party wall is defined as: “any structure which separates two buildings or parts of buildings.”

Does the party wall survey require as-built drawings?

As-built drawings are simply detailed plans of the building as it was at the time of construction. They show where everything is located and how it is connected.

As-built drawings can be incredibly useful for a party wall surveyor; nonetheless, some surveyors may not require them. This is because measured surveys also provide a good level of detail about the surveyed structure, including room sizes, door openings, staircases, etc.

What types of as-built drawings should be submitted with the party wall survey application?

It is essential to understand the difference between as-built drawings and original plans. If you have carried out the work yourself or if it was done by a friend or family member, then you do not need to submit any as-built drawings with your party wall survey application.

However, if an architect, land surveyor or engineer has been involved in the project, then they should submit all relevant as-built drawings with their party wall application. As-built drawings are documents that show what has been constructed on-site over time and will help determine whether any changes have occurred which could affect future works.

How can I confirm that my neighbour has carried out work to which they are not entitled?

You can ask your neighbour if they have any drawings of the work and if so, to show you them.

Ask your surveyor to check the drawings, as he or she may be able to see that the work is not in accordance with planning permissions or party wall agreements.

Ask your neighbour if they have a copy of their building notice, which will state what they are entitled to do in relation to their property. If this shows that they cannot carry out certain works under their right of way (for example drainage), then it makes it more likely that those works were carried out without permission from the adjoining owners and, therefore without obtaining an access agreement. Please note, however that building notices are often not issued when minor works are being carried out.

Ask your neighbour if they have a copy of their planning permission – this will also indicate whether they would be allowed to carry out certain types of party wall works under their rights as defined by relevant legislation (such as drainage) or whether these rights extend no further than demolishing existing walls and erecting new ones (by previous permission).

Can I use an as-built drawing to amend my party wall agreement?

If you have a party wall agreement, you can use the as-built drawings to amend it. If you do not have a party wall agreement, you must apply for one.

The answer to this question depends on whether your neighbour has made alterations or additions that are not permitted by your building notice.

  • If you have made alterations or additions that are not permitted by your building notice, then your neighbour is entitled to remove them.
  • However, if the neighbour has not made any alterations or additions not permitted by your building notice, they are entitled to keep them.
  • In order for you to know whether or not the neighbour has altered anything since their last survey was taken, it’s vital that you check the date on their party wall certificate and compare it with yours.

If you suspect that they have altered without getting permission from yourselves and from us (otherwise known as ‘unapproved works’), then I would advise contacting our team of experts who can help guide you through getting permission from them for them to make changes back again!

If you have not been provided with as-built drawings, you may need to request them.

If you have not been provided with as-built drawings, you may need to request them. Suppose you are denied access to the information or given incomplete information. In that case, the neighbour may have constructed something different from what was agreed upon in the original building consent application.

Suppose your neighbour refuses to provide copies of as-built drawings or does provide them, but they do differ from those approved at the time of construction. In that case, your surveyor can apply for an order from the court forcing them to disclose all relevant documents (and also ensuring compliance with any other obligations).

As-built drawings are typically prepared by the architect, land surveyor or engineer who designed and built the structure.

As-built drawings are typically prepared by the architect, land surveyor or engineer who designed and built the structure.

As-built drawings are usually prepared for any work carried out to a building or structure that is not covered by a building notice.

It usually makes sense to get your surveyor to ask the person who carried out the work on your home if they can provide as-built drawings.

Your surveyor should get the person who carried out the work on your home to provide as-built drawings or a statement that they have complied with their building notice.

If you are buying a house where building work has been carried out, then it is essential that an accurate drawing of what was there before any work was done is available.

If you are buying a house where building work has been carried out, then it is essential that an accurate drawing of what was there before any work was done is available.

As-built drawings are a record of what was there before any work was done and can prove invaluable regarding party wall matters. However, not all buildings will have as-built drawings because they may not have been considered necessary or commissioned by third parties at the time (for example, an architect may not have created an as-built drawing if they were only concerned with the design).

Even if there aren’t any as-built drawings available for your property, don’t worry – we’ll still be able to complete your party wall survey and advise you on how best to proceed with your project!

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How to get Existing plans of your Property in Hackney

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In this video post we’ll cover how you can find the existing plans of your property in Hackney.

We also cover:

  • How to find an architect in Hackney
  • Getting ideas for your extension
  • Viewing PDFs of existing applications
  • Getting the AutoCAD of an existing planning application
How to find the existing plans of your property in Hackney

Resources

  • Hackney’s portal page [link]
  • Getting a measured survey from us [link]

Transcription

[00:00:00] Bhavesh Ramburn: Today I’m gonna show you how to find your existing plans of your property in some way or shape or form because sometimes you might not have the ability to get them and you might need to get a land surveyor to produce you a measured survey of your property. Let’s say you are living in Hackney you could go to their planning portal.

[00:00:27] Depending on your borough you, they would have a planning application search place which allows you to find applications of your property that have been done in the last 10, 15 years or more to help you. Some ways to have a basis for a blueprint for your plans of your house, because the majority of the projects or houses in the UK have had some extension except for the new builds, [00:01:00] which would then include some form of existing plan, which you can potentially use for your planning application or.

[00:01:09] Uses such as just getting some measurements of your room. But if you do need a, an existing plan of what’s there and you cannot find anything we do provide a service in our company. links will be provided in the video and the post. For now, let’s go through an example. Let’s imagine that you live in Hackney and your postcode is N16 5SP

[00:01:34] you’ll first need to Google your council’s government page. Ours at the moment is hackney.gov.uk. And what you’ll have to do is go to menu then look for planning and building and look for search view and comment on planning applications. Here you be presented with a search portal, which allows you to find [00:02:00] properties within the borough.

[00:02:02] What we’ll do is search for our property, which is N16 5SP. I’m gonna, Click search application. You can search by postcode or the address

[00:02:14] and you’ll have to scroll down, press search, and this will provide you a list of all the applications. in Listria Park. Now you’ll be able to find a number of projects on that particular road, and there might not. One specifically for your property, but if, say for example, you live at number 95 of this particular road, the chances is that your neighbor’s property might be similar to the one on 93.

[00:02:51] Of course, the plan might be mirrored, but it’ll give you a good indication of the size of the. If you can’t find your property that means there’s [00:03:00] not been any extension in the last 10, 15 years. What we’ll have to do is produce one for you, but let’s just imagine that we found an existing property for you.

[00:03:10] You, we found one with a 67 Listria street park, and this was to deal with replacement of existing rear extension. Within the list of applications, if you click on one of the links, it’ll bring you here. Let’s take a look at this application number 2022, which was done in this year 1, 203.

[00:03:32] In this application, you’ll see a list of documents which have the proposals as well as the existing. I would refer to the existing plans to get an idea of the floor plans. Let’s say we take a look at the drawings. There’s a existing floor plan, we’ll just click on that and open it up.

[00:03:55] Now you’ll see that this gives you a indicative view [00:04:00] of the drawings. Of course, these are not the AutoCAD files, but pdf you. Potentially print these on A3 and scale them using the scale bar or potentially reach out to the architect who’ve produced them. So, for example, the majority of drawings that are produced would have a title page with the details of the architect.

[00:04:24] Here you might be able to reach out to office S&M. Who may be able to, one, provide you with service to do your extension, but also if they’re nice enough, be able to provide you the plans in AutoCAD format.

[00:04:42] The other thing that you could do on here is get an in indication of what you might need to submit in your application. You will be able to see what the proposals are. Some of them would have proposals. There we go. Elevation side [00:05:00] proposal. As mentioned here, a proposed , first floor plan.

[00:05:05] If you click on this and open it up, this provides you an indication of the change. This is the proposal, and if we open up the old drawing, you see that this is an existing extensions here, but it’s been modified to have a roof light and a, a redesign of the extension. . If we look at the proposed elevation, we might be able to get a better idea, and this could give you an idea of what would be allowed in your borough in terms of extension to your property, especially if it’s been previously approved, which this has been, has been granted.

[00:05:48] And it gives you an idea of designs or potentials of extensions to your property.

[00:05:56] And again, as mentioned, you could always reach out [00:06:00] to the company that’s produced this or any other ones that have produced others is on that particular road that you live in. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment. On the blog post or the video, and I’ll ensure to get back to you with a response.

[00:06:20] Thank you, and I hope that’s been helpful.

Where to submit your planning application on Hackney’s council website?

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In this post we’ll show you where to go to submit your planning application in Hackney.

Video on Where to go to submit your planning application in Hackney’s website

Resources

  • Planning portal search [link]
  • Planning application submission page [link]
  • Hackney council’s website [link]
  • Hackney council’s planning fees [link]
  • Blog on permissible works that do not need planning permission [link]

Transcription

[00:00:00] Bhavesh Ramburn: Hi. Today I’m gonna show you how to get to the planning application on Hackney government website. First thing you wanna do is type in hackney.gov.uk. Once you’ve loaded the page on your browser, head to menu, then you scroll down to planning and building and then make a planning application. You can also look at.

[00:00:30] Existing planning applications by clicking search view and comment on planning application. But for now, we’ll go on making a planning application. Once you’ve clicked this column a new column comes up. And once you’ve gone through the list of approvals making sure that you do need a planning permission.

[00:00:50] And if you do not, There’s a link in our blog to highlight the types of applications that do [00:01:00] not need planning permissions. So once you’ve gone and checked that you do need to prepare a planning application, you click on, submit your planning application, click show and submit. Planning application. At the bottom of the page there’s a submit an application button, which takes you to form to complete and uploading all your documents for the planning application.

[00:01:28] There is a cost for the planning, so what I’ve done is open up the document here, which acks around a basic, sorry, a full application costing around 407. For any operations to your property, you can take, you can get a copy of this document by going to the main page that we were on, Hackney dot go uk slash submit hyphen planning, hyphen application, [00:02:00] and clicking on the link.

[00:02:03] Planning application fees, which brings up this pdf. I will link to this document within the post so that you know where to get this information quickly. There are other cases of change of use and other cost associated with the planning service, which you can review at your own time. Once you’ve submitted your application,

[00:02:28] You can follow through with your planning permission by clicking on menu planning and building and search view comment on black planning application, which brings you to the full web search portal for Hackney. This gives you the ability to search for other planning applications in your area, and we will go through this in the separate video.

[00:02:56] If you need more information about planning permission, [00:03:00] please don’t hesitate to leave. Comment on video or the block post.

What are the different tiers in construction in the UK?

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The construction industry in the UK is a multi-billion pound industry and one of the largest employers in the country. But what are the different tiers within this sector? In this blog post, we will explore the different levels of construction in the UK, from large projects that require multiple contractors to small scale jobs such as home renovations. We will also look at how these different tiers interact, and identify the opportunities available for those looking to break into this highly competitive market. So whether you’re a small business or an experienced contractor, read on to find out more about the UK’s construction industry.

What is construction?

Construction is the process of creating or renovating a structure. There are different tiers in construction, depending on the size and scope of the project. The tiers are:

– Residential construction
– Commercial Construction- Industrial construction
– Infrastructure construction

What are the different tiers in construction?

There are four different tiers in construction in the UK:

-Tier 1: National firms with a strong presence across the country. They typically have a turnover of over £1 billion.

-Tier 2: Large regional firms with a strong presence in their region. They typically have a turnover of between £100 million and £1 billion.

-Tier 3: Medium-sized firms with a more limited geographic reach. They typically have a turnover of between £10 million and £100 million.

-Tier 4: Small local firms with a very limited geographic reach. They typically have a turnover of less than £10 million.

What are the benefits of each tier?

There are three main tiers in the construction industry in the United Kingdom: small, medium, and large contractors. Each has its own benefits that can make it the best choice for your construction project.

Small contractors are often family-run businesses that have been passed down through generations. They tend to be more personal and responsive to their clients’ needs. They also usually have a good relationship with their suppliers, which can get you better prices on materials.

Medium-sized contractors are usually more efficient and have a greater variety of resources than small firms. They can handle larger projects and often get discounts from suppliers due to their higher volume of work.

Large contractors are the most experienced and well-resourced firms in the industry. They typically have an extensive network of subcontractors and suppliers that they work with on a regular basis. This allows them to command lower prices and quicker turnaround times.

How to choose the right tier for your project?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the right tier for your project will depend on a number of factors, including the size and scope of the project, your budget, and your location. However, here are a few tips to help you choose the right tier for your project:

1. Do your research: Talk to different builders, read online reviews, and get recommendations from friends or family who have recently completed similar projects. This will help you narrow down your options and choose a builder well suited to your specific needs.

2. Consider your budget: Make sure to set a realistic budget for your project before you start talking to builders. This will help you avoid getting quotes that are out of your price range and helps ensure that you choose a builder who can work within your budget.

3. Know what you want: Be clear about what you want from your builder before talking to them. This will help you find a builder who is able to meet all of your expectations and deliver the results you are looking for.

The construction industry in the UK is highly diverse and complex, with numerous different tiers that all have their own unique roles. We hope this article has helped to shed some light on those various tiers and how they fit together. From project managers to tradespeople, each construction tier plays an integral part in ensuring buildings are built safely, efficiently and within budget. No matter which tier you work in or aspire to work in, it’s important to understand your role and how you can contribute to successful projects.

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