Architect's drawing + Planning permission

Twofeet

I have a 46 sq/m raised timber deck. The deck is one meter high and is adjacent to the house. I was built over builders' rubble. My questions are the following:

1. Do I need to involve an architect
2. Do I need Planning permission?
3. What should I expect to pay for materials + labor

If I don't need the PP or an architect, who should I entrust the project to? A landscape architect? A builder? As this is a small project and many builders (not working for construction companies) have no verifiable qualifications, how do I avoid hiring the wrong person for the job? Remedying the problem (subsidence, etc. will be more expensive), so I need to get it right from the word go.

Any help and suggestions will be welcome. Thank you to all.

muffler

You say you already have already have a timber deck so whats the job? Maybe I missed something.

Twofeet

My mistake. I meant to add that I want to replace the timber deck with a paved patio. Thanks for highlighting this.

Goldengirl

Is this in your back garden ?

I am no expert but I don't think you either need drawings or planning permission for even a raised patio in your back garden once it is not over 1 m high ( unless you are building something structural ? Then you need an engineer ) Check any planning conditions on your house , and if in doubt you can check with your local planning department that it is indeed exempted development .

Good landscaper or small builder . Go with someone personally recommended . Someone with indemnity insurance if possible.

Price depends on materials .

The rubble will be part of the hardcore but will need to be checked to ensure it is suitable by whomever is doing the work, levelled , and probably more gravel and drainage sorted.

And you will probably need steps coming from that height and some sort of safety wall or bring a raised bed with planting up to create a slope so at least if anyone goes over they will have a soft landing . Think you would have to have some sort of a safety barrier .

Could you slope a lawn up to meet it otherwise ?

We paid €200 per 1m2 silver granite including path to shed , kerbing, low retaining wall and all drainage. Including labour . But ours was on the flat .

In Dublin . Don't know if people think that's expensive but it was in the middle of any quotes we got .

The guy we went with is a guy we know for years and is really diligent .

Worth every penny . We have lived out there the last 2 years and it still gladden my soul!