What we do

We specialize in residential extensions / Alterations and provide Planning and building regulation design and drawings throughout the UK for a very reasonable fixed fee.

Initial Consultation

We will visit you in the comfort of your home for a free initial design consultation to discuss your requirements, ideas and the feasibility of the scheme. Planning permission is not always needed and the vast majority of homes have permitted development rights. We can investigate and advise upon the permitted development rights of your home during our visit. There may be further information required and in some cases, we may need to consult with your local authority or submit a pre-application report to ascertain your schemes feasibility and likelihood of approval.

We analyze and study each project individually and advise the feasibility and a rough cost estimation and our fees to carry out the job. We are often able to offer this consultation for free- It’s then up to you if you want to proceed.

Measured Survey

The starting point for any new project is to carry out a measured survey of the existing structures, this is a detailed survey picking up measurements and information such as existing drains, boundary locations etc.

Design Proposal

This is the most important stage of the process to collaborate all requirements and ideas in to reality. We will carefully consider the various ways your brief can be met, and think laterally around the brief to make sure all options are considered

Initially several different design solutions will be explored to prepare initial proposals which will be presented to you. Following this , various amendments will be made until we reach a point where you will be 100% happy with the final design. We encourage our clients to be actively involved in this process.

Planning Permission

Planning permission is required for most of the larger extensions, however in the case of small single storey extensions, it can fall under permitted development. Either way we will act as your agent applying for planning consent, application for change of use or a lawful development certificate and carry out all negotiations with the planning department.

Building Regulation (Building Control)

Building regulations are entirely separate from Planning Permission. Almost all extensions, conversions and structural alterations require building regulations approval for the work you are carrying out. Once the relevant planning consents have been obtained, we go above and beyond the statutory level of information required and will provide a detailed set of construction drawings which will include section drawings, large-scale details, construction specifications and lighting layouts etc.

Other Services

We also provide other Architectural services like; Change of use package and submission, HMO licensing package and submission, Discharge of conditions, Build over/ Build near Agreement, Party wall Agreement, Lease Plans Etc.

Testimonials

Very pleased with how promptly Robi responded to my post and produced plans for my extension. He also suggested a company to ensure compliance with building regs, although I went through my local council in the end and the plans passed without any significant issues. Would recommend Mekkara unreservedly.

Roby has been the greatest of help to us at all stages of our journey. He responded to our initial request quickly and took only days to produce drawings for each stage (planning application, drains build-over application and full detailed plans with building regs) of the process. We are already engaging him for our next project.

I would recommend Roby for architectural design and planning submission. He was extremely patient thru the process and the 2 changes I requested after the initial design. I have an old cottage with low ceilings and to add an extension to the front with pitched roofs without obscuring the first floor windows was not easy. The plans were submitted and with the first change he liaised closely with the local planning before submitting to ensure the changes were within their parameters. He also made himself available at a weekend to discuss my changes.

I engaged Roby Mekkara for my 2 bed room side extension with garage and an Orangery at the back of the house. He demonstrated a very deep knowledge of the planning principles and suggested creative variables to the design to suite our needs. So far he has for me on 3 planning applications for different projects and I’m very pleased with the level of service and response to queries raised during initial design phases. Highly recommended,.. No one can beat the down to earth, humble nature and the level of professionalism in this person.

Roby responded very promptly to our job summary. He was very polite and understood our needs very quickly. He did precisely as instructed, acted professionally throughout and we were extremely pleased with his services. I would definitely recommend him.

What we do

Initial Consultation

Measured Survey

Design Proposal

Planning Permission

Building Regulation (Building Control)

Other Services

Testimonials

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Mekkara Architectural Consultants (MAC)

103 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 0JQ.

info@mekkara.co.uk

mekkaraarchitecture@gmail.com

07843020249

01242228875