Architectural Services
Building Surveys
Measured building surveys using the latest Leica equipment to provide highly accurate drawings.
Pre Application Planning Advice
Sketch schemes
Research of past planning applications
Initial desktop feasibility studies of prospective sites
Permitted Development Applications
Working with the guidelines set out in the General Permitted Development Order 1995, we can show you the possibilities of extending your home without the need for planning permission.We can apply for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development/Use to the local authority on your behalf so that you have documentary evidence that your project, at the time of construction did not require planning permission.
Planning Applications
Full residential and commercial planning applications submitted promptly and efficiently.
Drawing on our established working relationships with the following local planning authorities ensures applications are dealt with professionally and with the least amount of issues
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Leeds City Council
Bradford Metropolitan District Council Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Selby District Council
Harrogate Borough Council City of York Council Barnsley Metropolitan Council
Building Regulations Applications
We work collaboratively with Wakefield Building Control as an LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Partner to ensure building regulation applications can be processed in the most efficient way.
You can also use Approved Inspectors, should you wish.
Project Management
We offer a full commercial and residential Project management service to ensure that your project runs smoothly from concept to completion. SK Design can visit site and meet with your contractor to provide a report of progress versus programme, supply site record photographs during the construction phase.
Contractor Selection Advice
We don’t directly recommend contractors but can supply details of reputable company’s who have worked on past SK Design projects.
We strongly recommend at least 3 prices are sought through the tender process.
Structural Engineer & Surveyor
SK Design has excellent collaborative relationships with a variety of construction industry professionals – from structural engineers and quantity surveyors through to environmental
consultants and 3D visualisation specialists – ensuring that the appropriate and relevant information and expertise is available throughout your project.
Steel work design & Calculations
Complex foundation design
Retaining Walls, Connection details
Reinforced concrete structures and bending bar schedules
Structural surveys and inspections
Party Wall Agreements\Disputes
Dilapidation surveys, RICS Condition reports