Architect Kilkenny

begod

Could someone recommend an good (reasonable priced) architect in Kilkenny. Its to achieve planning permission to build a simple four bedroom bungalow. Thanks in advance.

1984baby

http://www.mkelly.ie/

kikel

Not Kilkenny based but I used www.colepd.com only up the road in Laois.

earlytobed

Byrne and McCabe in Graiguenamanagh. 059 9725684
They do the full planning service. House design, planning application, percolation, surveying. One stop shop.
I used them a few years ago and could not recommend them highly enough.

begod

Thanks for the recommendations. I have been speaking to one architect. The site in question was refused planning permission before. He said there is an 80 percent chance he can get it through planning.

He wants to charge 300 for himself and an engineer to take a look at previous drawings and the site to see if its feasible to continue for planning.

To do drawings and go through planning he wants to charge 1500, the initial 300 would be absorbed into this if going ahead.

The engineer will cost around 1500 to do the percolation test. (The old one is out over six months )

Does this sound right in peoples experience.Examples of his previous work are good quality.

This is for a four bedroom bungalow costing in the region of 130,00 euro to build to turn key finish. I'm on a tight budget.

nuttz

earlytobed wrote: »

Byrne and McCabe in Graiguenamanagh. 059 9725684
They do the full planning service. House design, planning application, percolation, surveying. One stop shop.
I used them a few years ago and could not recommend them highly enough.

If I remember correctly, I don't think Byrne or McCabe are architects.

PudzerBing

OP, I used MK Designs and had nothing but problems with him. He is not the most imaginative man on the planet but is very quick to demand his money.Personally, I wouldn't recommend him to draw a straight line!
He's not a qualified architect (even though he will tell you is!). All qualified architects are listed in the http://www.riai.ie/about/.
'Architect' is one of those words that you can only use if you qualify to join the RIAI. If you have not reached this level, you must use the term "architectural services' etc
In saying that, some architectural technicians are as good or better than RIAI members. Good luck with the build!

earlytobed

nuttz wrote: »

If I remember correctly, I don't think Byrne or McCabe are architects.

No, neither are Arcithects. One is an arcitectural technician and can do house design etc.
The services the OP is looking for are exactly the ones Byrne and McCabe provide.

littlelulu

€1500 for percolation?? That sounds very expensive in my opinion :eek::eek::eek: Does that include digging the percolation holes or just doing the test? All of my plans, percolation etc were €2,000 in total and I got approved.

Have you looked up the planning application online to see why they were rejected?

begod

littlelulu wrote: »

€1500 for percolation?? That sounds very expensive in my opinion :eek::eek::eek: Does that include digging the percolation holes or just doing the test? All of my plans, percolation etc were €2,000 in total and I got approved.

Have you looked up the planning application online to see why they were rejected?

Yeah that includes digging the percolation holes, he wasn't 100% sure he said it will probably be less, he has to talk to engineer etc. I went through the whole report with the architect, main issue for refusal was the fact that there is too many septic tanks in the area.

I don't mind spending some money on some expertise to get it through planning the second time but I want to make sure I'm not getting screwed at the same time.

adrianshanahan

Why was the previous application rejected?

begod

adrianshanahan wrote: »

Why was the previous application rejected?

Too many septic tanks in the area. I was thinking of going with something like below if needs be;

http://www.biopro.ie/

adrianshanahan

begod wrote: »

Too many septic tanks in the area. I was thinking of going with something like below if needs be;

http://www.biopro.ie/

To qualify my reply I am not an architect but am an engineer, I don't think you can fault the previous architect for planning not being granted. I'd hazard a guess there is more to this story.

It sounds as though the area you want to build has insufficient/poor percolation, did you request from the planning office what you could do to bring your planning request in line with what they want?

You might be best of employing the services of a consultant environmental engineer who can work with an architect to design a solution for your proposed site.

I assume you know the budget you have would allow a house of approx 130 sq meters (1400 is sq feet) That would not include major landscaping or boundary walls. If you required specialist engineering services and waste treatment this will effect your budget further.

I would talk to a professional before talking to someone selling a product as they will almost always try sell you their solution weather you need it or not.

Adrian

begod

adrianshanahan wrote: »

To qualify my reply I am not an architect but am an engineer, I don't think you can fault the previous architect for planning not being granted. I'd hazard a guess there is more to this story.

It sounds as though the area you want to build has insufficient/poor percolation, did you request from the planning office what you could do to bring your planning request in line with what they want?

You might be best of employing the services of a consultant environmental engineer who can work with an architect to design a solution for your proposed site.

I assume you know the budget you have would allow a house of approx 130 sq meters (1400 is sq feet) That would not include major landscaping or boundary walls.

If you required specialist engineering services and waste treatment this will effect your budget further.

I would talk to a professional before talking to someone selling a product as they will almost always try sell you their solution weather you need it or not.

Adrian

Thanks for the info, yeah I have spoken to a professional and I will know in two weeks time whether it's viable to go ahead for planning ( he will speak to council and other professionals etc. before continuing).

Percolation wasn't fantastic but not cited as an issue just the sheer density of septic tanks in the area.

Yeah I know depressingly anything extra I have to do get the site through planning is going to eat into my budget and consequently the size of the house but so be it.

I won't be looking into purchasing anything without the advice of the professional, just doing some research on my own time. ie I have no patience

Its the first time I have ever seen it but being an engineer you are probably aware of the Biopro system above,would you recommend it?

halfforward

Is it ok to bump this?
Looking for a recommendation for an architect in Kilkenny/South East. Planning officer also suggested getting an RIAI architect that may work for a larger company but does private jobs. PM please

machu

Hi halfforward
Just wondering did you get sorted with an architect ? I am on the look out for one myself for a new build if you don't mind
sharing you're experience could you let me know on here or PM if you prefer.