Planning received, what next?

SelfBuilder James

Hi,

We have just received planning permission for a self-build.
I am just enquiringly as to what we need to do next?
I have sent the plans to 3 builders for quotes for builders finish.
Do I now need to get a BER assessment on the plans?
Also at what stage do you need to bring in the engineer?

Any advice is much appreciated,
James

Gumbo

SelfBuilder James wrote: »

Hi,

We have just received planning permission for a self-build.
I am just enquiringly as to what we need to do next?
I have sent the plans to 3 builders for quotes for builders finish.
Do I now need to get a BER assessment on the plans?
Also at what stage do you need to bring in the engineer?

Any advice is much appreciated,
James

Have you got an Assigned Certifier?

You now need drawings that indicate how you comply with the building regulations (construction drawings).
Preliminary BER assessment.

SelfBuilder James

I don't have an assigned certifier yet, I drew up the plans myself.
Do I need to get them in now, and what exactly do they do?
Do they do the preliminary BER?

Johnnyhpipe

SelfBuilder James wrote: »

I don't have an assigned certifier yet, I drew up the plans myself.
Do I need to get them in now, and what exactly do they do?
Do they do the preliminary BER?

Drew plans yourself and went to tender without engineers drawings?

No, the AC is nothing to do with the BER.

I would engage an architect soon if I were you.

The Sidewards Man

You will need to employ a huge amount of experts now.

Gumbo

SelfBuilder James wrote: »

I don't have an assigned certifier yet, I drew up the plans myself.
Do I need to get them in now, and what exactly do they do?
Do they do the preliminary BER?

If you want one, get one now.
They will coordinate all the required documents and assessments. The AC can be the BER guy too, no problem with that and it's a speedier process.

Are you self building or using a contractor?

SelfBuilder James

I don't see why I will need an architect or "a huge amount of experts" now...surely the engineer can do everything I require?

I will be using a main contractor so between them and the engineer I would expect everything to be covered?

Gumbo

SelfBuilder James wrote: »

I don't see why I will need an architect or "a huge amount of experts" now...surely the engineer can do everything I require?

I will be using a main contractor so between them and the engineer I would expect everything to be covered?

Your engineer should guide you from now.

SelfBuilder James

Thanks for the advise kceire, much appreciated

bemak

you need to appoint a PSDP and PSCS as well - The AF1 form should already have been submitted to the HSA to notify them that the design of the project had commenced.

BryanF

SelfBuilder James wrote: »

I don't see why I will need an architect or "a huge amount of experts" now...surely the engineer can do everything I require?

I will be using a main contractor so between them and the engineer I would expect everything to be covered?

James, an arch typically designs & details and understands sections of building regs B,D,E,F,G,J,K,L
An eng typically deals with structural & civil design and understands section A,B,C,H of the TGD. (I'm not saying there aren't engineers who understand other sections but traditional that's what they look after)
With the advent of renewable heating requirements & Mech vent systems : part L, J & F should be reviewed by a mech engineer (if you can find one)
Please read each of these guidance documents carefully: http://www.environ.ie/housing/building-standards/tgd-part-d-materials-and-workmanship/technical-guidance-documents

If you don't understand the above, get help In the form of good detailed construction drawings before you start.