Is it me?

[simplepimple]

Am I correct in thinking that the architect plans submitted to the planning department for reserved matters should really show the windows where I would like the windows to be - rather than just putting them in where he has. 

 

Obviously if there are building constraints then that's fine but when I tried to explain where I wanted them initially he told me it didn't matter yet. 

 

I'm concerned that it does matter. 

 

There's already been some long delays - not all due to him but the recent 24 day one was.  He's also added an external wall to be clad in larch which hasn't been discussed or even mentioned. 

 

Perhaps I'm wrong [hopefully!] and I can just decide to relocate Velux windows and others once the planning has been approved but it all seems a bit odd to me. 

[epsilonGreedy]

How large is the discrepancy between the submitted plan and your preference?

 

Would the difference affect the privacy of a neighbour? 

[simplepimple]

He's omitted a window upstairs but it looks onto the road - not into any garden and the velux windows are in the wrong place but they don't over look anyone either. 

 

Perhaps it's not so much a concern then.... 

[ProDave]

Our planners were really bothered about symetry and I had to move a few windows about to keep them happy, so I would say the plans need to show the windows to the correct size and location.

[simplepimple]

I partially wondered if he'd been deliberately not quite what we wanted so that if the planners want something changed we can change it for them but get it right at the same time! 

 

Hmmmm.... more deliberation needed. ?

[NSS]

I'm glad we didn't use an architect as this sort of thing just serves to reinforce my opinion that, too often, they seem to want you to have what they want, rather than what you want.

 

And if he's omitted a window to the front of the property and the drawings get approved then you may well have to submit a revised application (rather than NMA) as adding it back in will change the 'street scene' view of the property.

[ToughButterCup]

10 hours ago, simplepimple said:

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I'm concerned that it does matter. 

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Attention to detail - and the sheer drudge and hard work of following it up - is , for me, the essence of self build.

 

There is nothing to be lost by insisting he ( I assume its a he - I bet a woman would have followed through on your request long ago) just bloody do it. Now.

[the_r_sole]

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Edited September 26, 2019 by the_r_sole

[Mr Punter]

Yes, get them amended ASAP and submit as updated drawings ASAP superseding the others.

[Jilly]

I had this too, with a first architect. 'Oh we can change that later' when I queried anything. Yes, we can, but first a 'variation of condition, at £250 and 8 weeks delay, and then probably still need a 'Non Material Amendment' NME, much cheaper, only about £30, but still a pain. Depends on the detail and circumstances. 

[simplepimple]

ok - thank you everyone for your view - I'll contact him - I'm keen to avoid needless delays.