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My architect has drawn a design and we have planning permission.

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.06 PM

My architect has drawn a design and we have planning permission. This now cannot be built due to structural constraints. A significant redesign may now have to take place. Should he have advised us before submitting to planning? Is he liable for all further design costs? A service which I paid him for.

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Hi, The designs submitted by your architect has already been approved. Had it been declined and the reason given was due to structural constraints, then your Architect would have amended your drawing as part of the fee. He might not have been aware of the structural implications.

Answered17 December 2016

Anonymous user

Hi there You should have consulted a structural engineer simultaneously. Many architectural services have in house structural engineers like Archimedes Design. So it is always best to contact such consultants so you save money in the long run Thanks Syed

Answered18 December 2016

RJ Farinha Architectural Services Ltd

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

South Tottenham, London

The great issue here is that usually the structure only get's exposed once works start because it requires intrusive analyses.

Answered13 January 2017

Anonymous user

This is one of those situations where a Builder can advise better than an architect. A Builder would be aware of what is possible, what may be problematic and what you may need to do in the event of issues arising. If it were my design, I would honour the design change as what I'd provided was not fit for purpose.

Answered24 February 2017