JCP Surveys & Design
HMOs
We specialise in small to medium sized HMOs. We can provide plan drawings, surveys, fire saftey reprots, emergency lighting plans, as well as proforma Log Books and Notices. Find out more.
Change of Use
We have great experience in Change of Use applications for bars, cafes and restaurants. This includes Outdoor Seating, sound proofing measures, disabled access and fire safety.
Surveys & Structure
Need to know if the building you plan to house your business in is suitable for your uses? Can be altered structurally in the way that you need? Has the correct planning permissions? We can help. Click here.
Get the best start for your business
We have experience in a wide range of areas that will be a great fit for many small and medium sized businesses. If you're thinking of opening a bar or cafe, we could be perfect for you.
We can help you with Change of Use, Building Control Permissions, Internal & External Renovations, Design & Access Statements, Outdoor Seating, Sound Proofing Measures, Disabled Toilets & Facilities, Fire Proofing Measures and so on.
Whatever your issue, we're sure we can help.
Permission from the council will often take 3 stages
0.1 Planning Permission
Gaining planning permission takes about 8 weeks, although many projects can proceed without a formal Change of Use application and are covered by Permitted Development Use Class Orders.
Click on the link below for a download table you can use to check your proposed development.
0.2 Removing Conditions
Planning permission will often come with 'Conditions' attached. These normally involve noise reduction or sound proofing requirements. You will need to submit a plan of mitigation to have these conditions removed before you can open. This involves a 'Removal of Conditions' application, which again takes 8 weeks.
0.3 Building Control
Building Control permission will be required for any structural work - which may require the services of a Structural Engineer - as well as fire escape requirements, disabled access where appropiate, and various other standards as they apply to your project - for example, drainage work and general building standards.
The usual way the Planning Process unfolds is shown below
0.1 Change of Use
You don't always need a Change of Use planning application for a business, (see Permitted Development below), but it helps to get the proper advice.
0.2 Planning Conditions
Planning consent often comes with Conditions that have to be removed before you can open. We can sort these out for you.
0.3 Building Control
Need structural alterations or other renovations covered by the Building Regulations? We can produce drawings that will put you in the clear.
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0.4 Noise Abatement
Noise abatement generally involves external noise produced by fans, chillers, or flues. The need to produce a scheme design for their mitigation will be attached to the planning permission as a Condition.
0.5 Sound Proofing
Sound reduction is internal. You may need to install sound proofing measures where there is a tenant in a flat above or a residential house to one side.
Again, these come in the form of planning Conditions.
0.6 Disabled Access
The Building Control Departemnt will often want to see measures put in place to allow disabled access -- most commonly, this is in the form of a disabled toilet.