Finally we have an Architect

We are hoping to obtain planning permission to demolish our bungalow and build a replacement house with a granny flat  over the garage.  We are at the stage of having a response to our pre-planning application and I have learned so far that everyone within this world is swamped with work.  I have already posted a couple of times and no doubt will be doing so on a regular basis.  The architectural technician we used in 2011 to successfully gain planning permission for two houses on our site has now retired and it has been quite a job finding someone.  Hopefully we have, but I shall post details of this experience on the appropriate thread.  At this early stage, having people not answering phones or too busy to take on more work has almost put me off but I realise it will only get more difficult in the future, so for the time being I'm pressing on. Thanks to all those who contribute to this site - what a wealth of information and experiences.