Behind the plans

A project like Chitton Farm doesn’t happen overnight. Before a single brick is laid or a wall is knocked down, there’s a huge amount of behind-the-scenes work that goes into preparing the site.

To date, the project has involved:

• Ecology, biodiversity and bat surveys to protect the local environment and wildlife
• Topography, land and building surveys to understand the site’s full potential
• Structural investigations to ensure the buildings are sound
• Land registration work to formalise ownership and boundaries

Planning permission has been an intricate process too. We’ve secured:

• Two Lawful Development Certificates (for the garage and loft)
• Full planning approval for the main house works
• Permissions for extensive upgrades to water, power and telecoms

We’ve also worked with a wide range of consultants – from architects and designers to insulation, drainage and engineering specialists – alongside Building Control and a dedicated structural team.

It’s been a complex path, but all of this groundwork ensures that every step we take is well thought-out, compliant, and built to last.

Thank you to SJM Surveys and SJM Planning for getting us through the planning process!