Human contributions to changing weather patterns and the construction of new buildings on low-lying land have been hot topics in recent years. Yorkshire and Lancashire rainfall records were smashed during December with Storms Eva and Frank soaking already saturated land leading to long debated fears becoming a horrifying reality for many residents and business. In Leeds, Kirkstall Road became an extension of the River Aire, Apperley Bridge suffered a similar fate leaving the

Planning to extend or utilise what you have with a loft, basement or garage conversion? Chances are you need the add extra space but love the local area or simply want to avoid moving costs while adding value to your home. Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval will be required; if you live in a Listed Building or Conservation Area these hurdles can prove even more problematic to negotiate. Not forgetting as the building owner you are legally responsible for

Loft conversions and house extensions are good residential examples of potential permitted development projects, commercial examples include office conversions and warehouse extensions. Regardless of the nature of the project, commercial or residential it is advisable to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) from the local planning authority to ensure permitted development compliance. This may prove beneficial when selling the property as an LDC can help to answer

Whatever Building Surveying or Architectural Services you require please contact Lawson Building Consultancy for a fee quotation. As well as the traditional communication channels we can now be contacted through Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest. We are eager to help and our Building Surveyors, Party Wall Surveyors and Architectural Designers undertake the following services: Planning and Architectural Design including dealing with Planning applications and Building Regulatio