Neil has a degree in construction management and economics and a Masters Degree in business administration, specialising in service delivery and customer care. He started his career in 1983 as a building inspector for Sheffield city council and has had many roles including building surveyor, estimator, quantity surveyor, contracts manager and building maintenance manager.
Prior to 2006 he was managing director of a construction company. Ben is highly proficient in producing CAD drawings, and is able to quickly make changes to plans during client meetings. He has an excellent understanding of the planning system and deals with all the planning and building control applications.
Prior to 2006 he was managing director of a construction company. Ben is highly proficient in producing CAD drawings, and is able to quickly make changes to plans during client meetings. He has an excellent understanding of the planning system and deals with all the planning and building control applications.
Services
Two storey extensions allow you to add more bedrooms and ground floor rooms. These need planning permission - we manage the application process once your are happy with your plans. We will work with you to create the perfect design for your home. After our first meeting you will know what can be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost.
As well as drawing up plans for your project, we also offer additional services to ensure that the work you are planning runs as smoothly as possible. For more examples of our work including completed plans and before and after photos, take a look at our portfolio. The cost for plans includes everything you need to get planning approval if necessary and building control approval.
We probably submit more planning applications than any other company in Sheffield every year, as well as many for Rotherham, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Barnsley and Wakefield. You will need planning permission for any single storey extensions over 4m high so of course for any two storey extensions. Front extensions also need permission or any dormers on the front of the house.
Sometimes you don't need planning permission for certain projects, but you will almost always need building regulations drawings and building control department approval.
This process involves the inspector checking the plans to make sure the correct technical elements are specified such as beam sizes for taking out load bearing walls, timber joist sizes for roofs and floors and insulation levels needed and many more things to make sure your extension is built properly and safely.
This process involves the inspector checking the plans to make sure the correct technical elements are specified such as beam sizes for taking out load bearing walls, timber joist sizes for roofs and floors and insulation levels needed and many more things to make sure your extension is built properly and safely.
Most builders charge about 1000 - 1,200 per square meter for a basic single storey extension; this will be finished, plastered with electrics, radiators and standard windows and doors. The price will be increased when you add things like bi-fold doors, Velux roof windows, under-floor heating or any complicated knock through requiring steel work.
Reviews (7)
John Mccann
Oct 25, 2021
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Josh Walker
Sep 23, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Neil and Ben were very helpful an meticulous. There plans allowed us to rebuild our kitchen/dining area exactly how we wanted it. Very helpful and got back to us right away whenever we had any questions. Very friendly and would 100% recommend.
Neil and Ben were very helpful an meticulous. There plans allowed us to rebuild our kitchen/dining area exactly how we wanted it. Very helpful and got back to us right away whenever we had any questions. Very friendly and would 100% recommend.
Bethany Thornton
Aug 15, 2021
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We recently had our plans drawn up by Ben after Neil came round to do the initial measurements. Ben created a design that we were really happy with and has been great advising about planning permission and also ensuring we received the correct approval. We found our builder through their recommendation and are very pleased with the overall service we have received.
Shoaib Azam
Aug 12, 2021
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I would definitely recommend Plans for Extensions to anyone requiring any general advice to submitting a planning application. They have been very supportive right from the start in what has been a long and stressful process. Both Neil and Ben have always been happy to clarify and go over & beyond to help me with application. Even after approval,… anything myself or the building contractor has required we have been able to seek guidance from Plans for Extension swiftly. If they are not a phone call away then they are happy to do a zoom to ensure they can provide the best support &
Mahnaz Hussain
Apr 11, 2021
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I would definitely recommend Plans for Extensions, a family run business who are with you every step of the way through your extension. Neil and his colleagues were always there whenever we had a question or an amendment was required to the plans. This company went above and beyond for us which was highly appreciated by me and my family. It was a… great experience for us to work with this ever so friendly company. 10/10 service 10/10 communication 10/10 professionalism 10/10 friendly 100% recommend Thanks so much Plans for Extensions😊. Mrs Hussain / Mr Amjid Chaudhary
Timea Ttereve
Dec 14, 2019
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We heard about Neil when we had a problem designing a kitchen. Neil came to see us and quickly and concisely advised of ideas to resolve our issues. We chose to go with an extension plan he proposed. Part of Neil's service is to offer a list of builders to obtain quotes to complete the build. He also advised of relevant building inspectors. We had never been through the process of this level of change to our house.
Neil offered further advice when we needed it. Throughout he was prompt, effecient and very pleasant and helpful. He helped to put our mind at ease.
The build has just come to a close
Neil offered further advice when we needed it. Throughout he was prompt, effecient and very pleasant and helpful. He helped to put our mind at ease.
The build has just come to a close
Tim Tett
Jan 29, 2018
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I've used Neil on 2 occasions - once for a loft conversion and the second time for an extension and rearrangement of adjacent rooms. He has been excellent and not only knows his stuff but has many useful contacts which may be of help to people at least in the Sheffield area. The builders had no issues with his plans and neither did the council building department with anything either. so 10/10 on the two sets of plans he's done for me.
