Side Return Extension

[purplelily]

Hi all,
I wasn't sure where to put this question - hope this is okay!

I'd like to get a small (1.3m x 3.8m) side return extension built onto the galley kitchen of my small Victorian terrace, to make the kitchen larger.

I don't think (?!) I need planning permission for this, but I'm aware that I need to contact building control at the council. I also know that I need to get plans drawn up, and would like an estimate of building materials.

I wondered whether anyone could tell me in what order to contact people involved (for example, do I contact a structural engineer for plans, before contacting building control? And will building control advise me re party walls, etc.?).

I don't want to get everything done by one specialist company that will charge me a fortune, as I have a limited budget for the build, and I live in London, which bumps costs up a bit.

I'm not great at this type of thing, so would be grateful for any help/experience.

Thanks in advance,
PL

[The Builder]

Thanks for your kind words, Purples ..............

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/extensions

[Retrochic]

Divebuddy if I were you I would take heed of your last sentence to avoid further embarrassment.

[The Builder]

Also ..............

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/extensions/miniguide

[Retrochic]

Good Luck with your project purplelily I hope everything goes well for you.

[purplelily]

Thanks Retrochic - here's hoping! :D