Ensuring your garden home has planning permission and is built to the right standards is vital. Not only will it mean your annexe is a sound long term investment, but it also means it will be a safe and comfortable living space all year round. So we at Granny Anne were delighted to discover NAPC – the UK’s only specialist annexe and garden room planning and development consultancy.
Fully independent and with a wealth of experience in annexes, mobile homes and garden rooms, NAPC ensures the highest standards of design, construction and delivery.
From sorting out planning permissions (and let’s not underestimate how complex that can be!) to creating architects drawings and handling every aspect of building control, NAPC has worked with over 250 local authorities over 15 years. And in that time they’ve submitted more than 500 garden building applications – so it’s safe to say they know their stuff.
Local Authority Planning Offices can be really helpful and offer lots of good advice. But gaining planning consent can be tricky – and, with so many technical hoops to jump through, the process can become very complicated, very quickly. So we’d always suggest using an independent building control expert to sort everything out for you. You can be sure these will have your best interest at heart and possess the technical knowledge to fight your corner. Some annexe building firms have in-house people who can help, so do shop around. But if you want sound, impartial advice from highly experienced specialists, NAPC is a great option.
NAPC make life simple. At a time when you’re busy talking to builders and choosing your garden annexe, it’s a relief to hand over responsibility for dealing with local authority planning control to a company you can trust to get it right. And, perhaps surprisingly given the tremendous growth in these types of buildings, NAPC is the only name specially created to deal with this side of things.
We were also impressed by NAPC’s vast experience and track record. Of more than 500 garden building applications, they boast a success rate of 93%. It’s a figure that could only have been achieved by combining a thorough knowledge of planning law and an imaginative, problem-solving approach.
Of course gaining planning permission is just the start. NAPC also ensure every annexe building meets the highest of standards of design and construction to deliver a safe, comfortable home that also adds real value.
And it’s good to know NAPC promotes quality standards for the entire garden annexe industry, recognising and supporting architects, designers, quality builders and suppliers who deliver to the NAPC standards so that they can be easily identified and trusted.
Planning control is not only a technical minefield – it’s also an ever-changing area. By being well-informed and keeping up to date with all the latest developments, you can sidestep potential issues and move ahead with your dream garden annexe with confidence. That’s why we’ve compiled this collection of articles. Packed with advice and case studies, it’s a great way to get a handle on all things planning.
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