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We’ll be interested in learning about your granny annexe ideas and who the annexe is intended for. With these details, we can arrange an initial meeting at your property or via an online platform that suits you. Afterwards, we will provide you with a personalised quote.

We begin by determining your exact project requirements. Afterwards, we thoroughly assess the potential opportunities and challenges associated with your site or property. Our goal is to find the most effective solution for your needs, whether that involves creating a self-contained garden annexe, converting your garage into an annexe, or exploring alternative options. We carefully review all available information and provide you with recommendations on the best route forward.

Once we’ve established the project’s feasibility and gained a clear understanding of your garden annexe ideas and requirements, our next step is to translate your ideas into designs. These designs will be based on your preferences and unique requirements. We will provide you with detailed granny annexe floor plans and 3D visualisations, allowing you to experience how your annexe accommodation will look and feel in real life.

Throughout the process, we’ll collaborate closely, ensuring we bring your dream garden annexe to life, ready for planning permission submission or to obtain a certificate of lawfulness with your council.

Planning permission is an official approval by your local authority, allowing you to construct your annexe accommodation. As planning can often be complicated and daunting, we simplify the process by handling all necessary supporting documentation on your behalf. This will include the granny annexe floor plans and other associated architectural drawings. Our goal is to alleviate the complexity associated with this process, ensuring you have the best chance of obtaining the required annex planning permission.

If it becomes evident during the feasibility stage that obtaining planning permission for your annexe might pose significant challenges, we would recommend considering an alternative approach.  We would suggest presenting the annexe as a mobile home to your local authority, which adheres to the Caravan Act.

In this scenario, it is advisable to submit a lawful development certificate to your local authority. This certificate serves as confirmation from the local authority that your project meets the requirements and would be considered lawful.

There are strict rules outlined in the Caravan act, however, we can provide guidance and represent your interests to achieve the best outcome. This approach ensures that we can still work towards realising your dream of a self-contained annexe even in the face of planning difficulties.

Building Regulations are a set of statutory standards and requirements that govern the design and construction of buildings. Their primary purpose is to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of people who use or occupy those buildings, including those with disabilities.

For your granny annexe building regulations package, we diligently prepare and submit all the necessary building regulation documentation for approval before commencing construction. We also liaise with trusted structural engineers and our approach involves a close partnership with building control authorities.

This comprehensive granny annexe building regulation package serves as the foundation for contractors to provide accurate quotes for the project.

It outlines all the necessary details, specifications, and compliance requirements, enabling contractors to understand the scope of work and the standards that must be met.

We can recommend reputable and trusted contractors or builders for your annexe build who are well-equipped to deliver a high-quality project.

Once your project is underway on site, it’s common for questions to arise for both you and the builder. Please know that KOVVA is here to provide support whenever needed. Our project management services are flexible and bespoke, meaning that it can be tailored to your needs.