Conversions
Local authority building control is the largest provider of building control services to the construction industry by far and as a not-for-profit operation our services are always charged at cost.
Here are some of the developments our teams have been involved in:
A development of affordable studios for over 100 artists within a Grade I listed factory.
Pre-commencement meetings began at a very early stage, because bringing this project in on budget was going to prove a challenge. The building control team were able to help ensure the best balance of compliance and conservation.
Building control team: Plymouth City Council
The conversion of a Grade II-listed Victorian asylum into unique apartments by P J Livesey.
Communication and regular co-ordinated meetings were key to the success of this project and a strong relationship of trust and confidence was forged with the local authority along the way.
Building control team: Lancaster City Council
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Conversion of former Royal Naval Hospital the Trafalgar Building into 10 luxury apartments by TEC Construction.
Building control were involved from inception to completion, providing pre-application advice, plans approval and constant communication throughout the build.
Building control team: Plymouth Council
A mission church in a previous life, this building was redeveloped as office space with an added observatory!
The council's building control team provided guidance that was "generous and invaluable" and were an essential part of the team.
Building control team: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
For further information on any of these projects please contact our Deputy Chief Executive Lorna Stimpson by phone on 07525 967226 or by emailing Director of Regulatory Policy Martin Taylor at martin.taylor@labc.co.uk.
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* Planning & building consent
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* Acoustics and air pressure tests
* Fire engineering
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