Planning Consultancy

Planning machinery is shrouded in obtuse legislation and guidance. Knowledge of the planning system is important. OC Architects have 25 years’ experience of the "Planning Game" and we have a high success rate in obtaining consents. Understanding the economics of development is also important. Via, design we can add value to the project and reduce or eliminating costly items. We can provide the following services and more:

Planning Services

 

Joint Ventures and promoting sites

 

We undertake joint venture contracts, where we underwrite some of the initial investment risk in lieu of a percentage of the land value of the up lift. Each site is unique, and this is reflected in our fee structure. Our fees range from 8% to 27% of the uplift value.

House Builders

 

Our portfolio extends from large 60 assisted living flats in a mixed-use development to small housing estates. We work only in BIMs and we have a range of consultants who work on the same platform. This provide seamless integrations of the structure, services elements and allows for better cost control.

Commercial Developments

 

We have obtained planning consents for commercial developments. Most of ours sites have major planning issues; thus, to overcome the technical issue, we coordinate a wide range of experts, flood engineers, arbor culturalists etc, whilst ensuring that the design is optimised.

Barn Conversions

 

We can create your dream building either in a traditional or a modern style. And, under a part Q Planning Application, if you want to sell your barn as a residential property, we can help. We can either undertake the project on a joint venture basis or a traditional appointment.