Auction Properties & Building Regulations

Buying a property at auction with Planning Permission can save months of work, but Planning Permission is only the first stage.

Before construction can begin, most projects require a detailed Building Regulations package for Building Control, structural design, contractor pricing and construction. We help developers, investors and property buyers take approved planning schemes through to construction-ready technical design.

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Planning Permission is Not a Construction Package

Planning drawings demonstrate the proposed development. They are rarely detailed enough for Building Regulations approval or construction. A Building Regulations package develops the approved planning scheme into a coordinated technical design that is ready to build.

Before preparing the package, we review:

  1. Approved planning drawings

  2. Planning conditions

  3. Technical constraints

  4. Building Regulations requirements

  5. Areas requiring further design development

Coordinating the Design Team

Most developments require input from more than just an architect. As lead designer, we coordinate the team to reduce design conflicts, minimise delays and keep the project moving.

Depending on the project, the design team may include:

  1. Structural Engineer

  2. Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineer

  3. Principal Designer (CDM)

  4. Project Manager

  5. Energy Assessor

  6. Other specialist consultants

Reduce Risk Before Construction

Better technical information means greater cost certainty and fewer surprises during construction. With over 20 years' experience, we specialise in developing approved planning schemes into practical, buildable projects.

A coordinated Building Regulations package helps:

  • Demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations

  • Improve buildability

  • Coordinate consultant information

  • Reduce design changes on site

  • Obtain more accurate contractor quotations

  • Streamline the Building Control process

Ready to Build?

If you have purchased a property with Planning Permission, the next step is usually preparing the technical information needed for Building Regulations approval and construction.

We can review your approved planning drawings, advise on the next steps and prepare a coordinated Building Regulations package tailored to your project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, in most cases. Planning Permission confirms that the proposed development is acceptable in principle, but it does not provide the technical information needed for construction.

    A Building Regulations package develops the approved planning design into detailed information suitable for Building Control and contractors.

  • Usually not. Planning drawings are generally prepared to demonstrate the design, appearance and layout of a proposal.

    Construction normally requires additional technical information, including construction details, specifications and coordination with structural and other specialist information.

  • The next stage is usually to review the approved planning documents and prepare the technical information required for Building Regulations approval.

    This may include developing the architectural drawings, coordinating consultants and preparing the information required for construction.

  • Yes. We regularly work with clients who have purchased properties where Planning Permission has already been granted by another architect, planning consultant or previous owner.

    We can review the approved scheme and develop it into a coordinated technical package.

  • Most construction projects require structural engineering input.

    The exact requirements depend on the project, but structural information may be needed for elements such as foundations, beams, load-bearing walls, roof structures and alterations to existing buildings.

    We can coordinate structural information as part of the wider design process.

  • This depends on the size, location and complexity of the project.

    Some developments may require additional specialists, such as:

    • Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Engineer

    • Energy Assessor

    • Drainage Consultant

    • Ecologist

    • Heritage Consultant

    • Flood Risk Consultant

    • Principal Designer (CDM)

    We can help identify the information required and coordinate the design team where appropriate.

  • Yes. We can review the approved scheme and advise whether changes can be incorporated during the technical design stage or whether a further Planning Application may be required.

  • Timescales vary depending on the size and complexity of the project, the information available and the involvement of other consultants.

    A straightforward project may progress quickly, while larger developments require more detailed coordination.

  • Yes. More detailed technical information allows contractors to understand the proposed construction more accurately and can help produce more reliable quotations.

  • Yes. We assist developers, investors and property buyers with projects ranging from single dwellings and conversions through to small residential developments.

  • Yes. We can review the approved planning information and advise on the next steps required to move towards Building Regulations approval and construction.