We can help with all kinds of new-builds; extensions; conversions; commercial developments; change of use; loft, garage or basement extensions. Our services are professional, cost-effective yet personal that save our clients valuable time and money.

You won’t find another agency like us on the market today. It’s not just an amazing product but also an incredible experience you can have every day of your life. We offer a wide range of services including planning application and building regulations in Salford & Manchester areas to help homeowners with all kinds of new-builds such as extensions, conversions, commercial developments etc., which saves our clients valuable time and money! Let us take care of your next project from start to finish so you don’t have to worry about anything else! Contact Mason & Marlowe today for more information on how we can help make your dreams come true! 

It could take anything from 3 weeks (if exempt) to 6 months depending on how complex your situation is e.g., listed building; conservation area; the proximity of surrounding buildings, etc. Please note that this is just an estimate and it may take longer due to the number of applications submitted at any one time; detailed architectural design work required etc.

Planning permission and building regulations approval serve different purposes. When planning permission is applied for it gives a local authority the power to control what people build, where they build it and how they go about developing their land. Planning law is primarily concerned with the use of privately-owned land – that which might potentially be built upon – whereas building regulations deal mainly with structural aspects of design.

In certain circumstances, you may not require planning permission but will still have to submit an application form for Building Regulations approval before starting work on your extension or new-build. In this case there is no fee payable as long as you meet the building regulations guidelines. If you want to make a change of use to your house, you will need to apply for planning permission.

1. There is no legal definition that explains the differences between these two approvals but at Mason and Marlowe we define them as below:

   Building Regulations – These are required if changing, adding or removing anything within a structure which affects its “structure”, e.g., removing an internal wall; removing the roof; raising a ceiling by more than 50mm; inserting or removing load-bearing walls; change of use of a building; removing a staircase or changing the location of a door.  If you are not sure if your proposed changes require Building Regulations approval, we can assess this for you and let you know whether an application is necessary or not. In most cases, it’s good to talk!

   Planning Permission – This type of permission gives authority for development as detailed within planning law. It is required if the work will affect the “amenity” of the surrounding area or it exceeds certain levels of noise or disturbance at certain times. For example: imposing overlooking on neighbors; undertaking noisy works late at night; extended hours working (e.g.: change from daytime working to working between 7 am and 7 pm). 

Benefits of Choosing Mason and Marlowe for your architectural work in Salford  and Manchester?

1. We use an online building and planning portal and we can electronically submit your application directly to the council.
2. We only prepare buildings and planning applications for projects in Salford, Manchester and Salford ; not outside of these areas. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about time delays due to travel (and didn’t we mention that this saves you money too?).
3. If required, we can liaise with the authority officers on your behalf which means less work for you! This is no small bonus considering how frustrating dealing with them can be.
4. We provide a similar service level as if we were acting for a client ourselves so you get excellent value and quality service throughout the entire process. You will always receive updates by email, phone and in-person as required.
5. We make sure that you are aware of all planning application fees and how much time would be expected by professionals to process your work.
6. We always direct the council to any previous applications or similar situations nearby if they come under question during a discussion with them at a later date. This takes the risk away from you in case this occurs.
7. If we can’t help you we will do our best to recommend someone who can!
8. We maintain working relationships with local authority officers and this helps us to better understand any problems or delays which they may be experiencing.
9. All the information we gather is stored on our records for future reference if required (we look after your data).
10. Our fees are very competitive and affordable